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Garfield Heights

Ecosystem Overview

The Garfield Heights ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in cuyahoga county, ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Cleveland nearby has 90% more documented species, Garfield Heights offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #45 for species diversity among 68 cuyahoga county County natural areas, placing it in the 34th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

10
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
10
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
6
Common Species
Frequently observed species
4
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#45
Regional Rank
Out of 68 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species
Common3 species
Occasional3 species
Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#45 of 68 locations
34th percentile for diversity
vs. Cleveland
-90% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Asimina triloba

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Very Common2 obs.
Odocoileus virginianus

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common1 obs.
Larus delawarensis

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common1 obs.
Tsuga canadensis

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common1 obs.
Reynoutria japonica

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Very Common1 obs.
Hesperis matronalis

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Common1 obs.
Vinca minor

Vinca minor

lesser periwinkle

Common1 obs.
Veronica persica

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Common1 obs.
Leptoglossus oppositus

Leptoglossus oppositus

Northern Leaf-Footed Bug

Common1 obs.
Mertensia virginica

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Common1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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