Spring Grove

Ecosystem Overview

The Spring Grove ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 78 taxonomic genera. Located in Wayne County, Indiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Wayne County, Spring Grove hosts 7% more species diversity. This location ranks #39 for species diversity among 100 Wayne County County natural areas, placing it in the 61th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#39

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#39 of 100 locations

61th percentile for diversity

vs. Wayne County

+7% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Very Common5.06 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

Mallard

Very Common2.6 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

Heal-All

Very Common1.84 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common1.79 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common1.71 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-Orange

Common1.55 obs.

Euonymus fortunei

Dwarf Euonymus

Common1.32 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Kingfisher

Common1.29 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Ailanthus

Common1.28 obs.

Prenolepis imparis

Small Honey Ant

Common1.26 obs.

Pterophylla camellifolia

Common True Katydid

Common1.11 obs.

Galium mollugo

Wild Madder

Occasional1.1 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional1.07 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Hackberry Nipplegall Psyllid

Occasional1.05 obs.

Polymnia canadensis

Leafcup

Occasional1 obs.

Asarum canadense

Wild Ginger

Occasional1 obs.

Castor canadensis

American Beaver

Occasional1 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Rare0.97 obs.

Flammulina velutipes

Velvet Foot

Rare0.94 obs.

Apis mellifera

Honeybee

Rare0.87 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+90%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wayne County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Wayne County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

+7% vs. current

Richmond

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Richmond

Importance: 0.70

72 species

+11% vs. current

Centerville

Importance: 0.70

66 species

+21% vs. current

Greens Fork

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+515% vs. current

Hagerstown

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+567% vs. current

Milton

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+789% vs. current

Fountain City

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+900% vs. current

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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 Wayne County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+90%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wayne County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Wayne County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

+7% vs. current

Richmond

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Richmond

Importance: 0.70

72 species

+11% vs. current

Centerville

Importance: 0.70

66 species

+21% vs. current

Greens Fork

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+515% vs. current

Hagerstown

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+567% vs. current

Milton

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+789% vs. current

Fountain City

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#39

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#39 of 100 locations

61th percentile for diversity

vs. Wayne County

+7% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Very Common5.06 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

Mallard

Very Common2.6 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

Heal-All

Very Common1.84 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common1.79 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common1.71 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-Orange

Common1.55 obs.

Euonymus fortunei

Dwarf Euonymus

Common1.32 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Kingfisher

Common1.29 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Ailanthus

Common1.28 obs.

Prenolepis imparis

Small Honey Ant

Common1.26 obs.

Pterophylla camellifolia

Common True Katydid

Common1.11 obs.

Galium mollugo

Wild Madder

Occasional1.1 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional1.07 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Hackberry Nipplegall Psyllid

Occasional1.05 obs.

Polymnia canadensis

Leafcup

Occasional1 obs.

Asarum canadense

Wild Ginger

Occasional1 obs.

Castor canadensis

American Beaver

Occasional1 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Rare0.97 obs.

Flammulina velutipes

Velvet Foot

Rare0.94 obs.

Apis mellifera

Honeybee

Rare0.87 obs.

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