Painesville
Ecosystem Overview
The Painesville ecosystem supports 28 documented wildlife species across 26 taxonomic genera. Located in lake county, ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lake County nearby has 72% more documented species, Painesville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 23 lake county County natural areas, placing it in the 70th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.
Dysdera crocata
Dysderid Spider
Camassia scilloides
Atlantic camas
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Stylogomphus albistylus
Eastern Least Clubtail
Somula decora
Dasineura pellex
Asteromyia carbonifera
Carbonifera Goldenrod Gall Midge
Xenox tigrinus
Tiger Bee Fly
Dermacentor variabilis
American Dog Tick
Anaxyrus americanus
American Toad
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Megascops asio
Eastern Screech-Owl
Climacodon septentrionalis
Matteuccia struthiopteris
ostrich fern
Quercus alba
Eastern White Oak
Quercus rubra
Red oak
Fagus grandifolia
American Beech
Populus deltoides
Match Poplar
Hasteola suaveolens
Platanus occidentalis
American Sycamore
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Lake County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Painesville. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (4 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Painesvillewithin Lake County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.