Westlake
Ecosystem Overview
The Westlake ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in cuyahoga 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 #7 for species diversity among 68 cuyahoga county County natural areas, placing it in the 90th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Bubo virginianus
Great Horned Owl
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Cephalanthus occidentalis
Honey-Bells
Impatiens capensis
orange balsam
Aix sponsa
wood duck
Libellula pulchella
Twelve-spotted Skimmer
Junco hyemalis
dark-eyed junco
Plathemis lydia
Common Whitetail
Rosa multiflora
Many-Flower Rose
Poecile atricapillus
Black-capped chickadee
Perithemis tenera
Eastern Amberwing
Arigomphus villosipes
Unicorn Clubtail
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Maianthemum canadense
Canadian May-Lily
Dumetella carolinensis
Catbird
Lithobates clamitans
Green Frog
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Ischnura posita
Fragile Forktail
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Regional Wildlife Network
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