Wildlife in Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Cuyahoga Valley National Park is home to 1,942 documented species across 11 categories, including 3 threatened or endangered species and 1599 native species.

1,942
Total Species
11
Categories
3
Threatened
1,599
Native Species

Biodiversity Overview

Species by Category

Vascular Plant1,239Bird246Insect227Fish85Mammal47Other Non-vertebrates25Amphibian24Reptile24Slug/Snail15Crab/Lobster/Shrimp8Spider/Scorpion2

Native vs Non-Native Species

Native: 1,599 species (82%)
Non-native: 289 species (15%)

Abundance Distribution

Abundance Level Species Count Percentage
Uncommon 624 32.1%
Common 422 21.7%
Rare 365 18.8%
NA 326 16.8%
Unknown 104 5.4%
Occasional 60 3.1%

Threatened & Endangered Species

Endangered Species List

Cuyahoga Valley National Park contains 3 species with federal threatened or endangered status.

Species Category Status Nativeness
Indiana bat Mammal EN Native
northern long-eared bat, northern myotis Mammal EN Native
tri-colored bat Mammal NA Native

Conservation Priorities

Of the 1,942 species in Cuyahoga Valley National Park, 3 require active conservation management. The most species-rich category is Vascular Plant with 1,239 documented species.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many species are in Cuyahoga Valley National Park?

Cuyahoga Valley National Park has 1,942 documented species across 11 categories. Vascular Plant is the largest category with 1,239 species.

Are there endangered species in Cuyahoga Valley National Park?

Yes, Cuyahoga Valley National Park is home to 3 threatened or endangered species requiring conservation management.

What is the most common wildlife category?

The most common category is Vascular Plant (1,239 species), followed by Bird (246).

Data Source: National Park Service (NPS) Biodiversity Database.

Last Updated: April 10, 2026