Fishers

Ecosystem Overview

The Fishers ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Hamilton County, Indiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Noblesville, Fishers hosts 426% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 7 Hamilton County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Noblesville

+426% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common5 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common5 obs.

Scilla siberica

Siberian squill

Very Common5 obs.

Eranthis hyemalis

winter aconite

Very Common5 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common4 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Common4 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common3 obs.

Leucocoprinus cepistipes

Common3 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Common3 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Common3 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common3 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Occasional3 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Occasional3 obs.

Osmorhiza longistylis

Long-Style Sweet Cicely

Occasional3 obs.

Chrysopilus thoracicus

Occasional3 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Occasional3 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Occasional3 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Rare3 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Rare3 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Hamilton County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Noblesville

Importance: 0.46

19 species

+426% vs. current

Carmel

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Hamilton County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Westfield

Importance: 0.40

13 species

+669% vs. current

Wetland/prairie

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Sheridan

Importance: 0.33

3 species

+3233% vs. current

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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 Hamilton County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Hamilton County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Noblesville

Importance: 0.46

19 species

+426% vs. current

Carmel

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Hamilton County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Westfield

Importance: 0.40

13 species

+669% vs. current

Wetland/prairie

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Sheridan

Importance: 0.33

3 species

+3233% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Noblesville

+426% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common5 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common5 obs.

Scilla siberica

Siberian squill

Very Common5 obs.

Eranthis hyemalis

winter aconite

Very Common5 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common4 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Common4 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common3 obs.

Leucocoprinus cepistipes

Common3 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Common3 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Common3 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common3 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Occasional3 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Occasional3 obs.

Osmorhiza longistylis

Long-Style Sweet Cicely

Occasional3 obs.

Chrysopilus thoracicus

Occasional3 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Occasional3 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Occasional3 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Rare3 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Rare3 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Rare3 obs.

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