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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.
Sassafras

Tall Vervain
Slender Spreadwing
Milk Snake
Butterflyweed

Tulip-Tree Beauty
Monarch

Bluejacket

Soapwort
Teal
White-Tailed Deer
Bobwhite
Variegated Meadowhawk
Dickcissel
Pearl Crescent
Hedge Garlic
Waterlily Leafcutter Moth

Small-Eyed Sphinx
Black Sumac

Catgut
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Newton County County, Indiana
These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Newton County County.
The Kankakee Sands ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 74 taxonomic genera. Located in Newton County, Indiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Newton County, Kankakee Sands hosts 3% more species diversity. This location ranks #29 for species diversity among 99 Newton County County natural areas, placing it in the 71th percentile for biodiversity.