New Castle

Ecosystem Overview

The New Castle ecosystem supports 24 documented wildlife species across 24 taxonomic genera. Located in Henry County, Indiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Henry County nearby has 76% more documented species, New Castle offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 Henry County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Henry County

-76% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Very Common3 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common2 obs.

Porcellio scaber

Common Rough Woodlouse

Very Common2 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Very Common2 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Common1 obs.

Labidomera clivicollis

Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle

Common1 obs.

Vespula germanica

German Yellowjacket

Common1 obs.

Gnophomyia tristissima

Common1 obs.

Amaurobius ferox

Common1 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common1 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Occasional1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Ipomoea purpurea

Tall morning-glory

Occasional1 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Occasional1 obs.

Phidippus putnami

Rare1 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Rare1 obs.

Vulpes vulpes

fox, red fox

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-55%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Henry County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Henry County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-76% vs. current

Westwood Park Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

6 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 Henry County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-55%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Henry County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Henry County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-76% vs. current

Westwood Park Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

6 species

+300% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Henry County

-76% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Very Common3 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common2 obs.

Porcellio scaber

Common Rough Woodlouse

Very Common2 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Very Common2 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Common1 obs.

Labidomera clivicollis

Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle

Common1 obs.

Vespula germanica

German Yellowjacket

Common1 obs.

Gnophomyia tristissima

Common1 obs.

Amaurobius ferox

Common1 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common1 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Occasional1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Ipomoea purpurea

Tall morning-glory

Occasional1 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Occasional1 obs.

Phidippus putnami

Rare1 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Rare1 obs.

Vulpes vulpes

fox, red fox

Rare1 obs.

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