Valley View

Ecosystem Overview

The Valley View ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 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 #12 for species diversity among 68 Cuyahoga County County natural areas, placing it in the 82th 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 68 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 68 locations

82th 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.

Campostoma anomalum

Central Stoneroller

Very Common5 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common5 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Very Common4 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Very Common4 obs.

Odontopus calceatus

Very Common3 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Common3 obs.

Zelus luridus

Pale Green Assassin Bug

Common3 obs.

Cyprinus carpio

common carp, carp

Common3 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Common3 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common3 obs.

Stomoxys calcitrans

Stable Fly

Common3 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional3 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional3 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional3 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Occasional3 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional3 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Xenox tigrinus

Tiger Bee Fly

Rare2 obs.

Sumitrosis inaequalis

Rare2 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

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

Strongsville

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Berea

Importance: 0.37

76 species

+32% 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

Strongsville

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Berea

Importance: 0.37

76 species

+32% 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 68 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 68 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Cleveland

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Campostoma anomalum

Central Stoneroller

Very Common5 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common5 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Very Common4 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Very Common4 obs.

Odontopus calceatus

Very Common3 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Common3 obs.

Zelus luridus

Pale Green Assassin Bug

Common3 obs.

Cyprinus carpio

common carp, carp

Common3 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Common3 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common3 obs.

Stomoxys calcitrans

Stable Fly

Common3 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional3 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional3 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional3 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Occasional3 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional3 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Xenox tigrinus

Tiger Bee Fly

Rare2 obs.

Sumitrosis inaequalis

Rare2 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare2 obs.

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