Indigo Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Indigo Lake ecosystem supports 22 documented wildlife species across 22 taxonomic genera. Located in Summit County, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Akron nearby has 78% more documented species, Indigo Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #19 for species diversity among 37 Summit County County natural areas, placing it in the 49th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#19

Regional Rank

Out of 37 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#19 of 37 locations

49th percentile for diversity

vs. Akron

-78% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Very Common7 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common6 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Very Common5 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common5 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common3 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Common2 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Common2 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common2 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Common2 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Common2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional2 obs.

Trichopoda pennipes

Swift Feather-Legged Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Occasional1 obs.

Utricularia macrorhiza

Occasional1 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Occasional1 obs.

Limenitis archippus

Viceroy

Occasional1 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Rare1 obs.

Erynnis baptisiae

Wild Indigo Duskywing

Rare1 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Yellow Warbler

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-67%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Summit County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Akron

Importance: 0.68

100 species

-78% vs. current

Summit County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-78% vs. current

Cuyahoga Falls

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-78% vs. current

Hudson

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-78% vs. current

Richfield

Importance: 0.36

60 species

-63% vs. current

Nimisila Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

59 species

-63% vs. current

Cuyahoga River Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+120% vs. current

Silver Creek Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+175% 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 Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-67%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Summit County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Akron

Importance: 0.68

100 species

-78% vs. current

Summit County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-78% vs. current

Cuyahoga Falls

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-78% vs. current

Hudson

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-78% vs. current

Richfield

Importance: 0.36

60 species

-63% vs. current

Nimisila Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

59 species

-63% vs. current

Cuyahoga River Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+120% vs. current

Silver Creek Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+175% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#19

Regional Rank

Out of 37 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#19 of 37 locations

49th percentile for diversity

vs. Akron

-78% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Very Common7 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common6 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Very Common5 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common5 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common3 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Common2 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Common2 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common2 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Common2 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Common2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional2 obs.

Trichopoda pennipes

Swift Feather-Legged Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Occasional1 obs.

Utricularia macrorhiza

Occasional1 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Occasional1 obs.

Limenitis archippus

Viceroy

Occasional1 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Rare1 obs.

Erynnis baptisiae

Wild Indigo Duskywing

Rare1 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Yellow Warbler

Rare1 obs.

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