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Richmond Heights

Ecosystem Overview

The Richmond 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, Richmond Heights offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #44 for species diversity among 68 cuyahoga county County natural areas, placing it in the 35th 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
#44
Regional Rank
Out of 68 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species
Common3 species
Occasional3 species
Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#44 of 68 locations
35th percentile for diversity
vs. Cleveland
-90% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Papilio glaucus

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common2 obs.
Idana marginata

Idana marginata

Very Common1 obs.
Hemaris thysbe

Hemaris thysbe

Hummingbird Moth

Very Common1 obs.
Dolomedes tenebrosus

Dolomedes tenebrosus

Very Common1 obs.
Anaxyrus americanus

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common1 obs.
Mniotilta varia

Mniotilta varia

Black-and-white Warbler

Common1 obs.
Strix varia

Strix varia

barred owl

Common1 obs.
Verbascum blattaria

Verbascum blattaria

Moth Mullein

Common1 obs.
Danaus plexippus

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common1 obs.
Sturnus vulgaris

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Common1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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