Meridian Hills

Ecosystem Overview

The Meridian Hills ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in Marion County, Indiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Marion County nearby has 87% more documented species, Meridian Hills offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 11 Marion County County natural areas, placing it in the 82th 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 11 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Marion County

-87% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Very Common2 obs.

Carex leavenworthii

dwarf bracted sedge

Very Common1 obs.

Maianthemum stellatum

Starry False Lily Of The Valley

Very Common1 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Very Common1 obs.

Lysimachia ciliata

Fringed Loosestrife

Very Common1 obs.

Verbascum blattaria

Moth Mullein

Common1 obs.

Enallagma exsulans

Stream Bluet

Common1 obs.

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Common1 obs.

Petrophila fulicalis

Common1 obs.

Parietaria pensylvanica

Pennsylvania pellitory

Common1 obs.

Sedum sarmentosum

Orpin Sarmenteux

Common1 obs.

Polymnia canadensis

Pale-Flowered Leafcup

Occasional1 obs.

Flatormenis proxima

Northern Flatid Planthopper

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-19%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Marion County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Marion County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-87% vs. current

Speedway

Importance: 0.41

5 species

+160% vs. current

Lilly Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+18% vs. current

Duck Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+225% vs. current

White River Oxbow

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+225% vs. current

Delaware Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+550% vs. current

Lilly Reflecting Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1200% vs. current

Beech Grove

Importance: 0.34

1 species

+1200% 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 Marion County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-19%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Marion County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Marion County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-87% vs. current

Speedway

Importance: 0.41

5 species

+160% vs. current

Lilly Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+18% vs. current

Duck Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+225% vs. current

White River Oxbow

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+225% vs. current

Delaware Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+550% vs. current

Lilly Reflecting Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1200% vs. current

Beech Grove

Importance: 0.34

1 species

+1200% 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 11 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Marion County

-87% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Very Common2 obs.

Carex leavenworthii

dwarf bracted sedge

Very Common1 obs.

Maianthemum stellatum

Starry False Lily Of The Valley

Very Common1 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Very Common1 obs.

Lysimachia ciliata

Fringed Loosestrife

Very Common1 obs.

Verbascum blattaria

Moth Mullein

Common1 obs.

Enallagma exsulans

Stream Bluet

Common1 obs.

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Common1 obs.

Petrophila fulicalis

Common1 obs.

Parietaria pensylvanica

Pennsylvania pellitory

Common1 obs.

Sedum sarmentosum

Orpin Sarmenteux

Common1 obs.

Polymnia canadensis

Pale-Flowered Leafcup

Occasional1 obs.

Flatormenis proxima

Northern Flatid Planthopper

Occasional1 obs.

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