Bentleyville

Ecosystem Overview

The Bentleyville ecosystem supports 55 documented wildlife species across 55 taxonomic genera. Located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Cleveland nearby has 45% more documented species, Bentleyville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #27 for species diversity among 68 Cuyahoga County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#27

Regional Rank

Out of 68 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common16 species

Occasional17 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#27 of 68 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Cleveland

-45% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 55 total documented species.

Ischnoderma resinosum

Very Common3 obs.

Conopholis americana

squawroot

Very Common2 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common2 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common2 obs.

Grifola frondosa

Hen Of The Woods

Very Common2 obs.

Theridiosoma gemmosum

Ray Spider

Common1 obs.

Grylloprociphilus imbricator

beech blight aphid

Common1 obs.

Cicindela duodecimguttata

Common1 obs.

Arigomphus villosipes

Unicorn Clubtail

Common1 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Common1 obs.

Calopteron reticulatum

Banded Net-Winged Beetle

Common1 obs.

Dolomedes vittatus

Occasional1 obs.

Ambystoma maculatum

Spotted salamander

Occasional1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional1 obs.

Plethodon glutinosus

Northern Slimy Salamander

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Nicrophorus orbicollis

Roundneck Sexton Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Rare1 obs.

Elaphrus ruscarius

Rare1 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-31%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cuyahoga County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Cleveland

Importance: 0.65

100 species

-45% vs. current

Cuyahoga County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-45% vs. current

Euclid

Importance: 0.44

28 species

+96% vs. current

Lakewood

Importance: 0.43

35 species

+57% vs. current

Parma

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-45% vs. current

Shaker Heights

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-45% vs. current

Strongsville

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-45% vs. current

Berea

Importance: 0.37

76 species

-28% 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

Species Count

-31%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cuyahoga County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Cleveland

Importance: 0.65

100 species

-45% vs. current

Cuyahoga County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-45% vs. current

Euclid

Importance: 0.44

28 species

+96% vs. current

Lakewood

Importance: 0.43

35 species

+57% vs. current

Parma

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-45% vs. current

Shaker Heights

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-45% vs. current

Strongsville

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-45% vs. current

Berea

Importance: 0.37

76 species

-28% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#27

Regional Rank

Out of 68 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common16 species

Occasional17 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#27 of 68 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Cleveland

-45% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 55 total documented species.

Ischnoderma resinosum

Very Common3 obs.

Conopholis americana

squawroot

Very Common2 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common2 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common2 obs.

Grifola frondosa

Hen Of The Woods

Very Common2 obs.

Theridiosoma gemmosum

Ray Spider

Common1 obs.

Grylloprociphilus imbricator

beech blight aphid

Common1 obs.

Cicindela duodecimguttata

Common1 obs.

Arigomphus villosipes

Unicorn Clubtail

Common1 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Common1 obs.

Calopteron reticulatum

Banded Net-Winged Beetle

Common1 obs.

Dolomedes vittatus

Occasional1 obs.

Ambystoma maculatum

Spotted salamander

Occasional1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional1 obs.

Plethodon glutinosus

Northern Slimy Salamander

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Nicrophorus orbicollis

Roundneck Sexton Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Rare1 obs.

Elaphrus ruscarius

Rare1 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Rare1 obs.

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