Altona

Ecosystem Overview

The Altona ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in DeKalb 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 DeKalb County nearby has 84% more documented species, Altona offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #72 for species diversity among 100 DeKalb County County natural areas, placing it in the 28th 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

#72

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#72 of 100 locations

28th percentile for diversity

vs. DeKalb County

-84% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Ribes americanum

Blank Currant

Very Common0.95 obs.

Cornus amomum

Red-Willow

Very Common0.93 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Very Common0.73 obs.

Lysimachia clethroides

Gooseneck Loosestrife

Very Common0.53 obs.

Convallaria majalis

Lily Of The Valley

Very Common0.39 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common0.07 obs.

Physocarpus opulifolius

Ninebark

Common0.07 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Snow Trillium

Common0.05 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Redroot

Common0.05 obs.

Aesculus glabra

Buckeye

Common0.05 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Baby Rose

Common0.05 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Blue Phlox

Occasional0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-65%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in DeKalb County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Dekalb County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-84% vs. current

Garrett

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-85% vs. current

Auburn

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-84% vs. current

Waterloo

Importance: 0.70

17 species

-29% vs. current

Corunna

Importance: 0.70

14 species

-14% vs. current

St. Joe

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+71% vs. current

Butler

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+140% vs. current

Ashley

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+300% 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 DeKalb County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-65%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in DeKalb County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Dekalb County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-84% vs. current

Garrett

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-85% vs. current

Auburn

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-84% vs. current

Waterloo

Importance: 0.70

17 species

-29% vs. current

Corunna

Importance: 0.70

14 species

-14% vs. current

St. Joe

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+71% vs. current

Butler

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+140% vs. current

Ashley

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+300% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Ribes americanum

Blank Currant

Very Common0.95 obs.

Cornus amomum

Red-Willow

Very Common0.93 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Very Common0.73 obs.

Lysimachia clethroides

Gooseneck Loosestrife

Very Common0.53 obs.

Convallaria majalis

Lily Of The Valley

Very Common0.39 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common0.07 obs.

Physocarpus opulifolius

Ninebark

Common0.07 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Snow Trillium

Common0.05 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Redroot

Common0.05 obs.

Aesculus glabra

Buckeye

Common0.05 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Baby Rose

Common0.05 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Blue Phlox

Occasional0.05 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#72

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#72 of 100 locations

28th percentile for diversity

vs. DeKalb County

-84% species diversity