Lower Shaker Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Lower Shaker Lake ecosystem supports 18 documented wildlife species across 18 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 82% more documented species, Lower Shaker Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #40 for species diversity among 68 cuyahoga county County natural areas, placing it in the 41th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.
Chrysemys picta
Eastern Painted Turtle
Aix sponsa
wood duck
Cyprinus carpio
common carp, carp
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Pyrrharctia isabella
Isabella Tiger Moth
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Oxyura jamaicensis
Ruddy Duck
Omphalotus illudens
Eastern American Jack-O'-Lantern
Lythrum salicaria
purple loosestrife
Larus smithsonianus
American Herring Gull
Tyrannus tyrannus
Eastern Kingbird
Prunella vulgaris
selfheal
Amorpha fruticosa
False Indigo-Bush
Mergus merganser
goosander
Butorides virescens
green heron
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Regional Wildlife Network
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