Parma Heights

Ecosystem Overview

The Parma Heights ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 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 #1 for species diversity among 68 Cuyahoga County County natural areas, placing it in the 99th 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

#1 of 68 locations

99th 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.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common15 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common12 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common10 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common9 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Very Common6 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common5 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Common4 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Common3 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common3 obs.

Bombus citrinus

Lemon cuckoo bumble bee

Common3 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Common3 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional3 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Occasional3 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-orange

Occasional2 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional2 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Occasional2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Rare2 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Rare2 obs.

Bombus perplexus

Confusing bumble bee

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 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

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

#1 of 68 locations

99th percentile for diversity

vs. Cleveland

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common15 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common12 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common10 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common9 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Very Common6 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common5 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Common4 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Common3 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common3 obs.

Bombus citrinus

Lemon cuckoo bumble bee

Common3 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Common3 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional3 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Occasional3 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-orange

Occasional2 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional2 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Occasional2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Rare2 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Rare2 obs.

Bombus perplexus

Confusing bumble bee

Rare2 obs.

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