Akron

Ecosystem Overview

The Akron ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Summit County, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 37 Summit County County natural areas, placing it in the 76th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 37 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 37 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Summit County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common137 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common120 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common117 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common116 obs.

Storeria dekayi

Northern Brown Snake

Very Common106 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Common103 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common96 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common90 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common88 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common88 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common81 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional75 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Occasional65 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Occasional63 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional60 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional58 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional56 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Rare41 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Rare40 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare40 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+75%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Summit County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Summit County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Cuyahoga Falls

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Hudson

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

Richfield

Importance: 0.36

60 species

+67% vs. current

Nimisila Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

59 species

+69% vs. current

Indigo Lake

Importance: 0.35

22 species

+355% vs. current

Cuyahoga River Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Silver Creek Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Summit County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+75%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Summit County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Summit County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Cuyahoga Falls

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Hudson

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

Richfield

Importance: 0.36

60 species

+67% vs. current

Nimisila Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

59 species

+69% vs. current

Indigo Lake

Importance: 0.35

22 species

+355% vs. current

Cuyahoga River Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Silver Creek Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 37 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 37 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Summit County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common137 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common120 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common117 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common116 obs.

Storeria dekayi

Northern Brown Snake

Very Common106 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Common103 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common96 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common90 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common88 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common88 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common81 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional75 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Occasional65 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Occasional63 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional60 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional58 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional56 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Rare41 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Rare40 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare40 obs.

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