Michigan City

Ecosystem Overview

The Michigan City ecosystem supports 54 documented wildlife species across 53 taxonomic genera. Located in Indiana, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Indiana nearby has 46% more documented species, Michigan City offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #83 for species diversity among 287 Indiana natural areas, placing it in the 71th 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

#83

Regional Rank

Out of 287 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#83 of 287 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Indiana

-46% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 54 total documented species.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Very Common3 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common3 obs.

Aramus guarauna

Limpkin

Very Common3 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common2 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Very Common2 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

soapwort

Common2 obs.

Tradescantia ohiensis

Blue-Jacket

Common2 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Common1 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Autumn Webworm

Common1 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional1 obs.

Hormaphis hamamelidis

Witch-Hazel Cone Gall Aphid

Occasional1 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Occasional1 obs.

Calidris alba

sanderling

Rare1 obs.

Megarhyssa atrata

Rare1 obs.

Cotinis nitida

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-30%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Indiana

Importance: 0.74

100 species

-46% vs. current

Fort Wayne

Importance: 0.66

100 species

-46% vs. current

Gary

Importance: 0.66

100 species

-46% vs. current

Bloomington

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-46% vs. current

South Bend

Importance: 0.51

50 species

+8% vs. current

Terre Haute

Importance: 0.50

34 species

+59% vs. current

Muncie

Importance: 0.48

28 species

+93% vs. current

Lafayette

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-46% 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 Indiana.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-30%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Indiana

Importance: 0.74

100 species

-46% vs. current

Fort Wayne

Importance: 0.66

100 species

-46% vs. current

Gary

Importance: 0.66

100 species

-46% vs. current

Bloomington

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-46% vs. current

South Bend

Importance: 0.51

50 species

+8% vs. current

Terre Haute

Importance: 0.50

34 species

+59% vs. current

Muncie

Importance: 0.48

28 species

+93% vs. current

Lafayette

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-46% 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

#83

Regional Rank

Out of 287 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#83 of 287 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Indiana

-46% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 54 total documented species.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Very Common3 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common3 obs.

Aramus guarauna

Limpkin

Very Common3 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common2 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Very Common2 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

soapwort

Common2 obs.

Tradescantia ohiensis

Blue-Jacket

Common2 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Common1 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Autumn Webworm

Common1 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional1 obs.

Hormaphis hamamelidis

Witch-Hazel Cone Gall Aphid

Occasional1 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Occasional1 obs.

Calidris alba

sanderling

Rare1 obs.

Megarhyssa atrata

Rare1 obs.

Cotinis nitida

Rare1 obs.

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