Monticello

Ecosystem Overview

The Monticello ecosystem supports 58 documented wildlife species across 56 taxonomic genera. Located in White County, Indiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While White County nearby has 22% more documented species, Monticello offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 100 White County County natural areas, placing it in the 95th 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 100 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. White County

-22% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 58 total documented species.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Very Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Very Common1.11 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Very Common1.07 obs.

Cyperus strigosus

False Nutsedge

Very Common1 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Very Common1 obs.

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Common1 obs.

Sedum sarmentosum

Orpin Sarmenteux

Common1 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common1 obs.

Acalypha virginica

Wax Balls

Common1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common1 obs.

Juglans nigra

Noyer Noir

Common1 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Occasional1 obs.

Ratibida pinnata

Grey-Headed Coneflower

Occasional1 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Blackcap

Occasional0.82 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian Turnip

Occasional0.81 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Occasional0.8 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Occasional0.8 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Rare0.65 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

Rainbow Weed

Rare0.55 obs.

Pseudoedophrys hilleri

Weevil

Rare0.35 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+190%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in White County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

White County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-22% vs. current

Norway

Importance: 0.70

56 species

+4% vs. current

Reynolds

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+383% vs. current

Buffalo

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+729% vs. current

Brookston

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1350% vs. current

Monon

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1350% vs. current

Burnettsville

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+1833% vs. current

Chalmers

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+1833% 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 White County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+190%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in White County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

White County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-22% vs. current

Norway

Importance: 0.70

56 species

+4% vs. current

Reynolds

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+383% vs. current

Buffalo

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+729% vs. current

Brookston

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1350% vs. current

Monon

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1350% vs. current

Burnettsville

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+1833% vs. current

Chalmers

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+1833% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 58 total documented species.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Very Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Very Common1.11 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Very Common1.07 obs.

Cyperus strigosus

False Nutsedge

Very Common1 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Very Common1 obs.

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Common1 obs.

Sedum sarmentosum

Orpin Sarmenteux

Common1 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common1 obs.

Acalypha virginica

Wax Balls

Common1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common1 obs.

Juglans nigra

Noyer Noir

Common1 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Occasional1 obs.

Ratibida pinnata

Grey-Headed Coneflower

Occasional1 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Blackcap

Occasional0.82 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian Turnip

Occasional0.81 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Occasional0.8 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Occasional0.8 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Rare0.65 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

Rainbow Weed

Rare0.55 obs.

Pseudoedophrys hilleri

Weevil

Rare0.35 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

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 100 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. White County

-22% species diversity