Schererville

Ecosystem Overview

The Schererville ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in Lake County, Indiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Gary nearby has 81% more documented species, Schererville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 10 Lake County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 10 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Gary

-81% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Cisseps fulvicollis

Yellow-Collared Scape Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Very Common1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Very Common1 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Very Common1 obs.

Phlox glaberrima

smooth phlox

Very Common1 obs.

Boehmeria cylindrica

False Nettle

Common1 obs.

Spiraea tomentosa

Steeplebush

Common1 obs.

Oxypolis rigidior

stiff cowbane

Common1 obs.

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Common1 obs.

Krigia biflora

two-flowered Cynthia

Common1 obs.

Pedicularis lanceolata

swamp wood betony

Common1 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Occasional1 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Occasional1 obs.

Thelypteris palustris

Meadow Fern

Occasional1 obs.

Viola sagittata

Arrow-Leaved Violet

Occasional1 obs.

Solidago rigidiuscula

stiff-leaved showy goldenrod

Occasional1 obs.

Persicaria sagittata

Arrowleaf Tearthumb

Occasional1 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Rare1 obs.

Asphondylia pseudorosa

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-54%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lake County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Gary

Importance: 0.66

100 species

-81% vs. current

Hammond

Importance: 0.47

97 species

-80% vs. current

Lake County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-81% vs. current

East Chicago

Importance: 0.42

21 species

-10% vs. current

Crown Point

Importance: 0.41

1 species

+1800% vs. current

Highland

Importance: 0.39

4 species

+375% vs. current

Cedar Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+850% vs. current

Whiting

Importance: 0.34

2 species

+850% 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 Lake County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-54%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lake County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Gary

Importance: 0.66

100 species

-81% vs. current

Hammond

Importance: 0.47

97 species

-80% vs. current

Lake County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-81% vs. current

East Chicago

Importance: 0.42

21 species

-10% vs. current

Crown Point

Importance: 0.41

1 species

+1800% vs. current

Highland

Importance: 0.39

4 species

+375% vs. current

Cedar Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+850% vs. current

Whiting

Importance: 0.34

2 species

+850% 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 10 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Gary

-81% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Cisseps fulvicollis

Yellow-Collared Scape Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Very Common1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Very Common1 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Very Common1 obs.

Phlox glaberrima

smooth phlox

Very Common1 obs.

Boehmeria cylindrica

False Nettle

Common1 obs.

Spiraea tomentosa

Steeplebush

Common1 obs.

Oxypolis rigidior

stiff cowbane

Common1 obs.

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Common1 obs.

Krigia biflora

two-flowered Cynthia

Common1 obs.

Pedicularis lanceolata

swamp wood betony

Common1 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Occasional1 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Occasional1 obs.

Thelypteris palustris

Meadow Fern

Occasional1 obs.

Viola sagittata

Arrow-Leaved Violet

Occasional1 obs.

Solidago rigidiuscula

stiff-leaved showy goldenrod

Occasional1 obs.

Persicaria sagittata

Arrowleaf Tearthumb

Occasional1 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Rare1 obs.

Asphondylia pseudorosa

Rare1 obs.

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