Brecksville

Ecosystem Overview

The Brecksville ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 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 #8 for species diversity among 68 Cuyahoga County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th 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

#8 of 68 locations

88th 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.

Ambystoma maculatum

Spotted salamander

Very Common54 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Very Common36 obs.

Ambystoma jeffersonianum

Jefferson Salamander

Very Common17 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Very Common13 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common12 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common8 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common8 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common6 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common6 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common6 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Common6 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional6 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional5 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional5 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional5 obs.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Occasional5 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional5 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare5 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Rare5 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare5 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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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

#8 of 68 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Cleveland

0% species diversity

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

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Rare5 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare5 obs.

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