Summit County

Ecosystem Overview

The Summit County 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 #10 for species diversity among 37 Summit County County natural areas, placing it in the 73th 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 37 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 37 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Akron

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common344 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common255 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Very Common254 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common253 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common250 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common239 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common220 obs.

Blarina brevicauda

Grande Musaraigne

Common190 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common179 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common175 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common164 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional159 obs.

Storeria dekayi

Northern Brown Snake

Occasional158 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Occasional157 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional154 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Occasional153 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional150 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Rare144 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Rare139 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Rare133 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+75%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Summit County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Akron

Importance: 0.68

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 Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+75%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Summit County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Akron

Importance: 0.68

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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 37 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 37 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Akron

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common344 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common255 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Very Common254 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common253 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common250 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common239 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common220 obs.

Blarina brevicauda

Grande Musaraigne

Common190 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common179 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common175 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common164 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional159 obs.

Storeria dekayi

Northern Brown Snake

Occasional158 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Occasional157 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional154 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Occasional153 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional150 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Rare144 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Rare139 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Rare133 obs.

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