Thorntown

Ecosystem Overview

The Thorntown ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Boone County, Indiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Boone County nearby has 86% more documented species, Thorntown offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

vs. Boone County

-86% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Very Common1 obs.

Silene vulgaris

Cowbell

Very Common0.72 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.64 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common0.63 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Polecatweed

Very Common0.58 obs.

Ribes americanum

Blank Currant

Common0.56 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Common0.25 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Common0.12 obs.

Citrullus lanatus

Watermelon

Common0.1 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Common0.1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-79%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Boone County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Boone County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-86% vs. current

Zionsville

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-87% vs. current

Lebanon

Importance: 0.70

69 species

-86% vs. current

Whitestown

Importance: 0.70

40 species

-75% vs. current

Ulen

Importance: 0.70

28 species

-64% vs. current

Jamestown

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+150% vs. current

Advance

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+150% vs. current

Holliday Farms

in Zionsville

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-87% 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 Boone County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Very Common1 obs.

Silene vulgaris

Cowbell

Very Common0.72 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.64 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common0.63 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Polecatweed

Very Common0.58 obs.

Ribes americanum

Blank Currant

Common0.56 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Common0.25 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Common0.12 obs.

Citrullus lanatus

Watermelon

Common0.1 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Common0.1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-79%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Boone County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Boone County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-86% vs. current

Zionsville

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-87% vs. current

Lebanon

Importance: 0.70

69 species

-86% vs. current

Whitestown

Importance: 0.70

40 species

-75% vs. current

Ulen

Importance: 0.70

28 species

-64% vs. current

Jamestown

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+150% vs. current

Advance

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+150% vs. current

Holliday Farms

in Zionsville

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-87% 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

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

vs. Boone County

-86% species diversity