Hammond

Ecosystem Overview

The Hammond ecosystem supports 97 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Lake County, Indiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Gary nearby has 3% more documented species, Hammond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 10 Lake County County natural areas, placing it in the 70th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common29 species

Occasional29 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 10 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Gary

-3% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 97 total documented species.

Inosperma lanatodiscum

Very Common4 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Very Common3 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common3 obs.

Verbena stricta

Mullein-Leaved Vervain

Very Common3 obs.

Naucoria salicis

Willow Aldercap

Very Common2 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Common2 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Common2 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Common2 obs.

Thamnophis radix

Plains Garter Snake

Common2 obs.

Catalpa speciosa

Common2 obs.

Calidris melanotos

pectoral sandpiper

Common1 obs.

Myiopsitta monachus

Monk parakeet

Occasional1 obs.

Dreissena bugensis

quagga mussel

Occasional1 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Occasional1 obs.

Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Merganser

Occasional1 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Occasional1 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Occasional1 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Rare1 obs.

Calidris pusilla

Semipalmated Sandpiper

Rare1 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Autumn Webworm

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+213%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lake County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Gary

Importance: 0.66

100 species

-3% vs. current

Lake County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-3% vs. current

East Chicago

Importance: 0.42

21 species

+362% vs. current

Crown Point

Importance: 0.41

1 species

+9600% vs. current

Schererville

Importance: 0.40

19 species

+411% vs. current

Highland

Importance: 0.39

4 species

+2325% vs. current

Cedar Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4750% vs. current

Whiting

Importance: 0.34

2 species

+4750% vs. current

About This Comparison

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 Lake County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+213%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lake County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Gary

Importance: 0.66

100 species

-3% vs. current

Lake County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-3% vs. current

East Chicago

Importance: 0.42

21 species

+362% vs. current

Crown Point

Importance: 0.41

1 species

+9600% vs. current

Schererville

Importance: 0.40

19 species

+411% vs. current

Highland

Importance: 0.39

4 species

+2325% vs. current

Cedar Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4750% vs. current

Whiting

Importance: 0.34

2 species

+4750% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common29 species

Occasional29 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 10 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Gary

-3% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 97 total documented species.

Inosperma lanatodiscum

Very Common4 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Very Common3 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common3 obs.

Verbena stricta

Mullein-Leaved Vervain

Very Common3 obs.

Naucoria salicis

Willow Aldercap

Very Common2 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Common2 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Common2 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Common2 obs.

Thamnophis radix

Plains Garter Snake

Common2 obs.

Catalpa speciosa

Common2 obs.

Calidris melanotos

pectoral sandpiper

Common1 obs.

Myiopsitta monachus

Monk parakeet

Occasional1 obs.

Dreissena bugensis

quagga mussel

Occasional1 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Occasional1 obs.

Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Merganser

Occasional1 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Occasional1 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Occasional1 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Rare1 obs.

Calidris pusilla

Semipalmated Sandpiper

Rare1 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Autumn Webworm

Rare1 obs.

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