Fairview Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Fairview Park ecosystem supports 68 documented wildlife species across 62 taxonomic genera. Located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Cleveland nearby has 32% more documented species, Fairview Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #25 for species diversity among 68 Cuyahoga County County natural areas, placing it in the 63th 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

#25

Regional Rank

Out of 68 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#25 of 68 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Cleveland

-32% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 68 total documented species.

Regulus satrapa

Golden-crowned Kinglet

Very Common9 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Very Common3 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Very Common3 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Very Common3 obs.

Mniotilta varia

Black-and-white Warbler

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common2 obs.

Artomyces pyxidatus

Crown-Tipped Coral Fungus

Common2 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Common2 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common2 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Common2 obs.

Trillium sessile

Toadshade

Common2 obs.

Certhia americana

American Treecreeper

Occasional2 obs.

Graphocephala versuta

Occasional1 obs.

Phyllopalpus pulchellus

Handsome Trig

Occasional1 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Occasional1 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Rare1 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Rare1 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-15%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cuyahoga County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Cleveland

Importance: 0.65

100 species

-32% vs. current

Cuyahoga County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-32% vs. current

Euclid

Importance: 0.44

28 species

+143% vs. current

Lakewood

Importance: 0.43

35 species

+94% vs. current

Parma

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-32% vs. current

Shaker Heights

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-32% vs. current

Strongsville

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-32% vs. current

Berea

Importance: 0.37

76 species

-11% 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

-15%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cuyahoga County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Cleveland

Importance: 0.65

100 species

-32% vs. current

Cuyahoga County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-32% vs. current

Euclid

Importance: 0.44

28 species

+143% vs. current

Lakewood

Importance: 0.43

35 species

+94% vs. current

Parma

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-32% vs. current

Shaker Heights

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-32% vs. current

Strongsville

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-32% vs. current

Berea

Importance: 0.37

76 species

-11% 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

#25

Regional Rank

Out of 68 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#25 of 68 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Cleveland

-32% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 68 total documented species.

Regulus satrapa

Golden-crowned Kinglet

Very Common9 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Very Common3 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Very Common3 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Very Common3 obs.

Mniotilta varia

Black-and-white Warbler

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common2 obs.

Artomyces pyxidatus

Crown-Tipped Coral Fungus

Common2 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Common2 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common2 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Common2 obs.

Trillium sessile

Toadshade

Common2 obs.

Certhia americana

American Treecreeper

Occasional2 obs.

Graphocephala versuta

Occasional1 obs.

Phyllopalpus pulchellus

Handsome Trig

Occasional1 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Occasional1 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Rare1 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Rare1 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare1 obs.

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