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
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Ambystoma maculatum
Spotted salamander
Lithobates sylvaticus
Wood Frog
Ambystoma jeffersonianum
Jefferson Salamander
Pseudacris crucifer
Spring Peeper
Lithobates catesbeianus
Common Bullfrog
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Impatiens capensis
orange balsam
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Haemorhous mexicanus
House Finch
Erythronium americanum
trout-lily
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Lithobates clamitans
Green Frog
Papilio glaucus
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Stelgidopteryx serripennis
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Plethodon cinereus
Eastern Red-Backed Salamander
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Brecksvillewithin Cuyahoga County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.