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Bedford Heights

Ecosystem Overview

The Bedford Heights ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in cuyahoga county, ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Cleveland nearby has 86% more documented species, Bedford Heights offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #42 for species diversity among 68 cuyahoga county County natural areas, placing it in the 38th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

14
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
13
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
8
Common Species
Frequently observed species
6
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#42
Regional Rank
Out of 68 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species
Common5 species
Occasional4 species
Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#42 of 68 locations
38th percentile for diversity
vs. Cleveland
-86% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Lucidota atra

Lucidota atra

Black Firefly

Very Common1 obs.
Odocoileus virginianus

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common1 obs.
Cathartes aura

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common1 obs.
Onoclea sensibilis

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Very Common1 obs.
Tsuga canadensis

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common1 obs.
Fagus grandifolia

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common1 obs.
Podophyllum peltatum

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common1 obs.
Carya ovata

Carya ovata

shagbark hickory

Common1 obs.
Verbascum blattaria

Verbascum blattaria

Moth Mullein

Common1 obs.
Mycena leaiana

Mycena leaiana

Common1 obs.
Trentepohlia aurea

Trentepohlia aurea

Common1 obs.
Leucanthemum vulgare

Leucanthemum vulgare

ox-eye daisy

Occasional1 obs.
Lon zabulon

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Occasional1 obs.
Lon hobomok

Lon hobomok

Hobomok Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

These nearby locations complement Bedford Heightswithin Cuyahoga County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.

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