Lake Medina Dam
Ecosystem Overview
The Lake Medina Dam ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in medina county, ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Medina County nearby has 87% more documented species, Lake Medina Dam offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 11 medina county County natural areas, placing it in the 45th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.
Colladonus clitellarius
The saddleback leafhopper
Gavia immer
great northern loon
Quercus muehlenbergii
Chinkapin Oak
Ceratophyllum demersum
rigid hornwort
Asclepias syriaca
Virginia-Silk
Regina septemvittata
Queen Snake
Nerodia sipedon
Northern Water Snake
Potamogeton nodosus
loddon pondweed
Najas minor
Brittle waternymph
Myriophyllum spicatum
Eurasian watermilfoil
Angelica atropurpurea
Purple Angelica
Stuckenia pectinata
Comb Pondweed
Pastinaca sativa
Wild parsnip
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Medina County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Lake Medina Dam. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (5 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Lake Medina Damwithin Medina County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.