Fort Wayne

Ecosystem Overview

The Fort Wayne ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Allen County, Indiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. 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 #1 for species diversity among 5 Allen County County 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

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Allen County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common6 obs.

Sambucus canadensis

Canada elderberry

Very Common4 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Wild Allspice

Very Common4 obs.

Erythronium albidum

white trout-lily

Very Common3 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Very Common3 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Common3 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common3 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Common3 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Common3 obs.

Trillium sessile

Toadshade

Common2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common2 obs.

Polystepha pilulae

Oak Leaf Gall Midge

Occasional2 obs.

Geranium robertianum

herb-robert

Occasional2 obs.

Arisaema dracontium

Dragon-Arum

Occasional2 obs.

Corylus americana

American Hazelnut

Occasional2 obs.

Asarum canadense

wild ginger

Occasional2 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional2 obs.

Viburnum opulus

guelder rose

Rare2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+257%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Allen County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Allen County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Saint Joseph River

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

St. Marys River

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Leo-cedarville

Importance: 0.34

5 species

+1900% vs. current

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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 Allen County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+257%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Allen County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Allen County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Saint Joseph River

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

St. Marys River

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Leo-cedarville

Importance: 0.34

5 species

+1900% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Allen County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common6 obs.

Sambucus canadensis

Canada elderberry

Very Common4 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Wild Allspice

Very Common4 obs.

Erythronium albidum

white trout-lily

Very Common3 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Very Common3 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Common3 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common3 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Common3 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Common3 obs.

Trillium sessile

Toadshade

Common2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common2 obs.

Polystepha pilulae

Oak Leaf Gall Midge

Occasional2 obs.

Geranium robertianum

herb-robert

Occasional2 obs.

Arisaema dracontium

Dragon-Arum

Occasional2 obs.

Corylus americana

American Hazelnut

Occasional2 obs.

Asarum canadense

wild ginger

Occasional2 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional2 obs.

Viburnum opulus

guelder rose

Rare2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

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