Lawrence

Ecosystem Overview

The Lawrence 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 #56 for species diversity among 287 Indiana natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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

#56

Regional Rank

Out of 287 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#56 of 287 locations

80th 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.

Cerioporus squamosus

Very Common4 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Very Common4 obs.

Trillium recurvatum

Prairie Trillium

Very Common3 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common3 obs.

Magicicada septendecim

Decim Periodical Cicada

Very Common3 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Common3 obs.

Trillium sessile

Toadshade

Common3 obs.

Viburnum prunifolium

Blackhaw

Common2 obs.

Asarum canadense

wild ginger

Common2 obs.

Trillium nivale

Dwarf White Trillium

Common2 obs.

Trillium flexipes

drooping trillium

Common2 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Occasional2 obs.

Uvularia grandiflora

Large-Flowered Bellwort

Occasional2 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional2 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Occasional2 obs.

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

New England Or Michaelmas Daisy

Occasional2 obs.

Packera obovata

Round-Leaf Ragwort

Occasional2 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Rare2 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Rare2 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

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

#56

Regional Rank

Out of 287 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#56 of 287 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Indiana

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Cerioporus squamosus

Very Common4 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Very Common4 obs.

Trillium recurvatum

Prairie Trillium

Very Common3 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common3 obs.

Magicicada septendecim

Decim Periodical Cicada

Very Common3 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Common3 obs.

Trillium sessile

Toadshade

Common3 obs.

Viburnum prunifolium

Blackhaw

Common2 obs.

Asarum canadense

wild ginger

Common2 obs.

Trillium nivale

Dwarf White Trillium

Common2 obs.

Trillium flexipes

drooping trillium

Common2 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Occasional2 obs.

Uvularia grandiflora

Large-Flowered Bellwort

Occasional2 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional2 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Occasional2 obs.

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

New England Or Michaelmas Daisy

Occasional2 obs.

Packera obovata

Round-Leaf Ragwort

Occasional2 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Rare2 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Rare2 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Rare2 obs.

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