Cleveland Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Cleveland Park ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in District of Columbia, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. 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 #7 for species diversity among 111 District of Columbia natural areas, placing it in the 94th 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 111 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 111 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. District of Columbia

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common12 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common6 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common6 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common6 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Very Common5 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Common5 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Common4 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Common4 obs.

Menispermum canadense

Yellow Parilla

Common4 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common4 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Winged Euonymus

Common3 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Occasional3 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional3 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Occasional3 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Occasional3 obs.

Cenchrus alopecuroides

Occasional3 obs.

Ilex crenata

Japanese holly

Occasional3 obs.

Arum italicum

italian lords-and-ladies

Rare3 obs.

Iris pseudacorus

yellow flag, yellow iris

Rare3 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+52%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in District of Columbia

Nearby Natural Areas

District Of Columbia

Importance: 0.72

100 species

0% vs. current

Georgetown

in Washington

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

Anacostia

in Washington

Importance: 0.37

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Tidal Basin

Importance: 0.36

26 species

+285% vs. current

Kingman Lake

Importance: 0.36

86 species

+16% vs. current

Theodore-roosevelt-insel

in Washington

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

McMillan Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Washington

Importance: 0.35

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 District of Columbia.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+52%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in District of Columbia

Nearby Natural Areas

District Of Columbia

Importance: 0.72

100 species

0% vs. current

Georgetown

in Washington

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

Anacostia

in Washington

Importance: 0.37

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Tidal Basin

Importance: 0.36

26 species

+285% vs. current

Kingman Lake

Importance: 0.36

86 species

+16% vs. current

Theodore-roosevelt-insel

in Washington

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

McMillan Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Washington

Importance: 0.35

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 111 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 111 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. District of Columbia

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common12 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common6 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common6 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common6 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Very Common5 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Common5 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Common4 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Common4 obs.

Menispermum canadense

Yellow Parilla

Common4 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common4 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Winged Euonymus

Common3 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Occasional3 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional3 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Occasional3 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Occasional3 obs.

Cenchrus alopecuroides

Occasional3 obs.

Ilex crenata

Japanese holly

Occasional3 obs.

Arum italicum

italian lords-and-ladies

Rare3 obs.

Iris pseudacorus

yellow flag, yellow iris

Rare3 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Rare3 obs.

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