Oberlin
Ecosystem Overview
The Oberlin ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in lorain 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 14 lorain county County natural areas, placing it in the 93th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Silphium perfoliatum
Cup Plant
Dryocosmus quercuspalustris
Asclepias syriaca
Virginia-Silk
Rudbeckia hirta
Blackeyed Susan
Lithobates sylvaticus
Wood Frog
Desmodium canadense
Canada Tick-Clover
Pseudacris triseriata
Striped Chorus Frog
Popillia japonica
Japanese Beetle
Campsis radicans
Trumpetvine
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Asclepias incarnata
Pleurisy Root
Melanoplus differentialis
Differential Grasshopper
Perithemis tenera
Eastern Amberwing
Pseudacris crucifer
Spring Peeper
Chamaecrista fasciculata
Sleepingplant
Chrysemys picta
Eastern Painted Turtle
Marmota monax
Waldmurmeltier
Sylvilagus floridanus
Lapin A Queue Blanche
Ambystoma jeffersonianum
Jefferson Salamander
Ischnura posita
Fragile Forktail
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Lorain County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Oberlin. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Oberlinwithin Lorain County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.