East Cleveland
Ecosystem Overview
The East Cleveland ecosystem supports 43 documented wildlife species across 41 taxonomic genera. Located in cuyahoga county, ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Cleveland nearby has 57% more documented species, East Cleveland offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #28 for species diversity among 68 cuyahoga county County natural areas, placing it in the 59th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 43 total documented species.
Canis latrans
Prairie Wolf
Plethodon cinereus
Eastern Red-Backed Salamander
Storeria dekayi
Northern Brown Snake
Asclepias syriaca
Virginia-Silk
Podophyllum peltatum
Mayapple
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
Red-headed Woodpecker
Melanerpes carolinus
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Sylvilagus floridanus
Lapin A Queue Blanche
Mergus serrator
Red-breasted Merganser
Lepomis gibbosus
pumpkinseed
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Regulus satrapa
Golden-crowned Kinglet
Strix varia
barred owl
Dumetella carolinensis
Catbird
Oncopeltus fasciatus
Large Milkweed Bug
Cygnus olor
Mute Swan
Halysidota harrisii
Sycamore Tussock Moth
Pyrrharctia isabella
Isabella Tiger Moth
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement East Clevelandwithin Cuyahoga County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.