Parma

Ecosystem Overview

The Parma 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 #3 for species diversity among 68 Cuyahoga County County natural areas, placing it in the 96th 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

#3 of 68 locations

96th 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.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common16 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common10 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common9 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common6 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Very Common6 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common5 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Common4 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Common4 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common4 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Common4 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common3 obs.

Regulus satrapa

Golden-crowned Kinglet

Occasional3 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Occasional3 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Occasional3 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional3 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Occasional3 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional3 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Rare3 obs.

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

New England Or Michaelmas Daisy

Rare3 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare3 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

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

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 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

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

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

Regional Rank

Out of 68 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 68 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Cleveland

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common16 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common10 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common9 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common6 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Very Common6 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common5 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Common4 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Common4 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common4 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Common4 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common3 obs.

Regulus satrapa

Golden-crowned Kinglet

Occasional3 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Occasional3 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Occasional3 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional3 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Occasional3 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional3 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Rare3 obs.

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

New England Or Michaelmas Daisy

Rare3 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare3 obs.

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