Aurora
Ecosystem Overview
The Aurora ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 98 taxonomic genera. Located in portage 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 #2 for species diversity among 11 portage county County natural areas, placing it in the 82th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Poecile atricapillus
Black-capped chickadee
Perithemis tenera
Eastern Amberwing
Pontederia cordata
pickerelweed
Cephalanthus occidentalis
Honey-Bells
Rosa palustris
swamp rose
Cygnus buccinator
trumpeter swan
Podophyllum peltatum
Mayapple
Gentiana andrewsii
closed gentian
Chrysemys picta
Eastern Painted Turtle
Ilex opaca
white holly
Aix sponsa
wood duck
Castor canadensis
Canadian beaver
Ischnura posita
Fragile Forktail
Onoclea sensibilis
Polypod Brake
Cicindela rufiventris
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Chelone glabra
turtlehead
Tussilago farfara
coltsfoot
Anaxyrus americanus
American Toad
Sympetrum vicinum
Autumn Meadowhawk
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Portage County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Aurora. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (4 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Aurorawithin Portage County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.