Independence

Ecosystem Overview

The Independence ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 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 #2 for species diversity among 68 Cuyahoga County County natural areas, placing it in the 97th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 68 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 68 locations

97th 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.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common3 obs.

Cicindela rufiventris

Very Common3 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Very Common2 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Very Common2 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Very Common2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common2 obs.

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Common2 obs.

Cisseps fulvicollis

Yellow-Collared Scape Moth

Common2 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

American Dog Tick

Common2 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Common2 obs.

Heracleum maximum

American Cow Parsnip

Common2 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Occasional2 obs.

Dipsacus fullonum

teasel

Occasional2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional2 obs.

Holcocephala calva

Occasional1 obs.

Atomosia puella

Occasional1 obs.

Eurosta solidaginis

Goldenrod Gall Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Rare1 obs.

Tritoxa incurva

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 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

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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

Regional Rank

Out of 68 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 68 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Cleveland

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common3 obs.

Cicindela rufiventris

Very Common3 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Very Common2 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Very Common2 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Very Common2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common2 obs.

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Common2 obs.

Cisseps fulvicollis

Yellow-Collared Scape Moth

Common2 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

American Dog Tick

Common2 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Common2 obs.

Heracleum maximum

American Cow Parsnip

Common2 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Occasional2 obs.

Dipsacus fullonum

teasel

Occasional2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional2 obs.

Holcocephala calva

Occasional1 obs.

Atomosia puella

Occasional1 obs.

Eurosta solidaginis

Goldenrod Gall Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Rare1 obs.

Tritoxa incurva

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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