Rocky River
Ecosystem Overview
The Rocky River ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in cuyahoga county, ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Cleveland nearby has 81% more documented species, Rocky River offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #38 for species diversity among 68 cuyahoga county County natural areas, placing it in the 44th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Mergus serrator
Red-breasted Merganser
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Sciurus niger
Cat Squirrel
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Ambloplites rupestris
Goggle Eye
Fulica americana
American Coot
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Larus marinus
great black-backed gull
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Anas acuta
pintail, northern pintail
Epitheca cynosura
Common Baskettail
Larus smithsonianus
American Herring Gull
Micropterus dolomieu
Smallmouth Bass
Phalaropus fulicarius
red phalarope
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Meleagris gallopavo
Turkey
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Regional Wildlife Network
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