Milton

Ecosystem Overview

The Milton ecosystem supports 9 documented wildlife species across 9 taxonomic genera. Located in Wayne County, Indiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wayne County nearby has 88% more documented species, Milton 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 Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

vs. Wayne County

-88% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.

Collinsia verna

Spring Blue-Eyed Mary

Very Common0.98 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common0.11 obs.

Melissa officinalis

Balm

Very Common0.04 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Very Common0.04 obs.

Pilea pumila

Coolweed

Very Common0.02 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Common0.02 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common0.02 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Treacle-Berry

Common0.02 obs.

Lobelia siphilitica

Blue Lobelia

Common0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-82%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wayne County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Wayne County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-88% vs. current

Richmond

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-89% vs. current

Spring Grove

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-89% vs. current

Richmond

Importance: 0.70

72 species

-87% vs. current

Centerville

Importance: 0.70

66 species

-86% vs. current

Greens Fork

Importance: 0.70

13 species

-31% vs. current

Hagerstown

Importance: 0.70

12 species

-25% vs. current

Fountain City

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+13% 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 Wayne County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-82%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wayne County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Wayne County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-88% vs. current

Richmond

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-89% vs. current

Spring Grove

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-89% vs. current

Richmond

Importance: 0.70

72 species

-87% vs. current

Centerville

Importance: 0.70

66 species

-86% vs. current

Greens Fork

Importance: 0.70

13 species

-31% vs. current

Hagerstown

Importance: 0.70

12 species

-25% vs. current

Fountain City

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+13% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.

Collinsia verna

Spring Blue-Eyed Mary

Very Common0.98 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common0.11 obs.

Melissa officinalis

Balm

Very Common0.04 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Very Common0.04 obs.

Pilea pumila

Coolweed

Very Common0.02 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Common0.02 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common0.02 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Treacle-Berry

Common0.02 obs.

Lobelia siphilitica

Blue Lobelia

Common0.02 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

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

vs. Wayne County

-88% species diversity