Gates Mills
Ecosystem Overview
The Gates Mills ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in cuyahoga county, ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Cleveland nearby has 81% more documented species, Gates Mills offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #39 for species diversity among 68 cuyahoga county County natural areas, placing it in the 43th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.
Hetaerina americana
American Rubyspot
Syritta pipiens
Hover fly
Colopha ulmicola
elm cockscombgall aphid
Leucauge venusta
Venusta Orchard Spider
Nocomis micropogon
River Chub
Zannichellia palustris
Horned Pondweed
Viburnum acerifolium
Possum Haw
Desmodium canadense
Canada Tick-Clover
Veronica anagallis-aquatica
blue water-speedwell
Plathemis lydia
Common Whitetail
Ischnura hastata
Citrine Forktail
Camponotus pennsylvanicus
Carpenter Ant
Lestes rectangularis
Slender Spreadwing
Tropidia albistylum
Lonicera japonica
Japanese honeysuckle
Mitchella repens
Squawvine
Ilex verticillata
Winterberry
Osmunda spectabilis
American Royal Fern
Petasites hybridus
Butterbur
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