Strongsville

Ecosystem Overview

The Strongsville ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Cuyahoga 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 #17 for species diversity among 68 Cuyahoga County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#17

Regional Rank

Out of 68 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#17 of 68 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Cleveland

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common3 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Very Common3 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common3 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Very Common3 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Very Common3 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common2 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common2 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Common2 obs.

Scutellinia scutellata

Common Eyelash

Common2 obs.

Apioperdon pyriforme

Common2 obs.

Ischnoderma resinosum

Common2 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Occasional2 obs.

Solidago flexicaulis

Zig-zag Goldenrod

Occasional2 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional2 obs.

Rudbeckia laciniata

Cutleaf coneflower

Occasional2 obs.

Juglans nigra

Eastern Black Walnut

Occasional2 obs.

Leucopholiota decorosa

Occasional2 obs.

Persicaria sagittata

Arrowleaf Tearthumb

Rare2 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

American Dog Tick

Rare2 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cuyahoga County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Cleveland

Importance: 0.65

100 species

0% vs. current

Cuyahoga County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Euclid

Importance: 0.44

28 species

+257% vs. current

Lakewood

Importance: 0.43

35 species

+186% vs. current

Parma

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Shaker Heights

Importance: 0.39

100 species

0% vs. current

Berea

Importance: 0.37

76 species

+32% vs. current

Cleveland Heights

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Cuyahoga County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cuyahoga County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Cleveland

Importance: 0.65

100 species

0% vs. current

Cuyahoga County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Euclid

Importance: 0.44

28 species

+257% vs. current

Lakewood

Importance: 0.43

35 species

+186% vs. current

Parma

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Shaker Heights

Importance: 0.39

100 species

0% vs. current

Berea

Importance: 0.37

76 species

+32% vs. current

Cleveland Heights

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#17

Regional Rank

Out of 68 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#17 of 68 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Cleveland

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common3 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Very Common3 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common3 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Very Common3 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Very Common3 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common2 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common2 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Common2 obs.

Scutellinia scutellata

Common Eyelash

Common2 obs.

Apioperdon pyriforme

Common2 obs.

Ischnoderma resinosum

Common2 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Occasional2 obs.

Solidago flexicaulis

Zig-zag Goldenrod

Occasional2 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional2 obs.

Rudbeckia laciniata

Cutleaf coneflower

Occasional2 obs.

Juglans nigra

Eastern Black Walnut

Occasional2 obs.

Leucopholiota decorosa

Occasional2 obs.

Persicaria sagittata

Arrowleaf Tearthumb

Rare2 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

American Dog Tick

Rare2 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare2 obs.

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