Beverly Shores

Ecosystem Overview

The Beverly Shores ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Indiana, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #32 for species diversity among 287 Indiana natural areas, placing it in the 89th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#32

Regional Rank

Out of 287 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#32 of 287 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Indiana

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common7 obs.

Monarda punctata

Spotted Beebalm

Very Common5 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common5 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Very Common4 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Very Common4 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Common4 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Common4 obs.

Silene latifolia

Bladder campion

Common4 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Common3 obs.

Euphorbia corollata

American Spurge

Common3 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Common3 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Occasional3 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional3 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Occasional3 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Occasional3 obs.

Chelone glabra

turtlehead

Occasional3 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Occasional3 obs.

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Buckhorn

Rare3 obs.

Chrysops vittatus

Striped Deer Fly

Rare2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+30%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Indiana

Importance: 0.74

100 species

0% vs. current

Fort Wayne

Importance: 0.66

100 species

0% vs. current

Gary

Importance: 0.66

100 species

0% vs. current

Bloomington

Importance: 0.51

100 species

0% vs. current

South Bend

Importance: 0.51

50 species

+100% vs. current

Terre Haute

Importance: 0.50

34 species

+194% vs. current

Muncie

Importance: 0.48

28 species

+257% vs. current

Lafayette

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% 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 Indiana.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+30%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Indiana

Importance: 0.74

100 species

0% vs. current

Fort Wayne

Importance: 0.66

100 species

0% vs. current

Gary

Importance: 0.66

100 species

0% vs. current

Bloomington

Importance: 0.51

100 species

0% vs. current

South Bend

Importance: 0.51

50 species

+100% vs. current

Terre Haute

Importance: 0.50

34 species

+194% vs. current

Muncie

Importance: 0.48

28 species

+257% vs. current

Lafayette

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#32

Regional Rank

Out of 287 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#32 of 287 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Indiana

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common7 obs.

Monarda punctata

Spotted Beebalm

Very Common5 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common5 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Very Common4 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Very Common4 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Common4 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Common4 obs.

Silene latifolia

Bladder campion

Common4 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Common3 obs.

Euphorbia corollata

American Spurge

Common3 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Common3 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Occasional3 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional3 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Occasional3 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Occasional3 obs.

Chelone glabra

turtlehead

Occasional3 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Occasional3 obs.

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Buckhorn

Rare3 obs.

Chrysops vittatus

Striped Deer Fly

Rare2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare2 obs.

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