Mentor
Ecosystem Overview
The Mentor ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in lake 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 #1 for species diversity among 23 lake county County natural areas, placing it in the 96th 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
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Cistothorus palustris
Marsh Wren
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Chrysemys picta
Eastern Painted Turtle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Aix sponsa
wood duck
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Calidris minutilla
least sandpiper
Butorides virescens
green heron
Tyrannus tyrannus
Eastern Kingbird
Megaceryle alcyon
Belted Kingfisher
Spizelloides arborea
American Tree Sparrow
Progne subis
Purple/Southern Martin
Actitis macularius
spotted sandpiper
Rallus limicola
Virginia Rail
Lithobates clamitans
Green Frog
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Lake County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Mentor. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (4 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Mentorwithin Lake County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.