Portage

Ecosystem Overview

The Portage ecosystem supports 86 documented wildlife species across 76 taxonomic genera. Located in Indiana, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Indiana nearby has 14% more documented species, Portage offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #62 for species diversity among 287 Indiana natural areas, placing it in the 78th 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

#62

Regional Rank

Out of 287 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common26 species

Occasional25 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#62 of 287 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Indiana

-14% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 86 total documented species.

Maianthemum stellatum

Starry False Lily Of The Valley

Very Common6 obs.

Lithospermum caroliniense

Very Common6 obs.

Lupinus perennis

Blue-Bean

Very Common5 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common5 obs.

Euphorbia corollata

American Spurge

Very Common5 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Common5 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Common4 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common3 obs.

Ptelea trifoliata

wafer-ash

Common3 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Colorado Columbine

Common3 obs.

Lespedeza capitata

Round-Head Lespedeza

Common3 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional3 obs.

Tradescantia ohiensis

Blue-Jacket

Occasional2 obs.

Juniperus communis

juniper

Occasional2 obs.

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Occasional2 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Occasional2 obs.

Rosa blanda

smooth wild rose

Occasional2 obs.

Verbena stricta

Mullein-Leaved Vervain

Rare2 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Rare2 obs.

Aspidoscelis sexlineatus

Six-lined Racerunner

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+12%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Indiana

Importance: 0.74

100 species

-14% vs. current

Fort Wayne

Importance: 0.66

100 species

-14% vs. current

Gary

Importance: 0.66

100 species

-14% vs. current

Bloomington

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-14% vs. current

South Bend

Importance: 0.51

50 species

+72% vs. current

Terre Haute

Importance: 0.50

34 species

+153% vs. current

Muncie

Importance: 0.48

28 species

+207% vs. current

Lafayette

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-14% 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

+12%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Indiana

Importance: 0.74

100 species

-14% vs. current

Fort Wayne

Importance: 0.66

100 species

-14% vs. current

Gary

Importance: 0.66

100 species

-14% vs. current

Bloomington

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-14% vs. current

South Bend

Importance: 0.51

50 species

+72% vs. current

Terre Haute

Importance: 0.50

34 species

+153% vs. current

Muncie

Importance: 0.48

28 species

+207% vs. current

Lafayette

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-14% 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

#62

Regional Rank

Out of 287 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common26 species

Occasional25 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#62 of 287 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Indiana

-14% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 86 total documented species.

Maianthemum stellatum

Starry False Lily Of The Valley

Very Common6 obs.

Lithospermum caroliniense

Very Common6 obs.

Lupinus perennis

Blue-Bean

Very Common5 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common5 obs.

Euphorbia corollata

American Spurge

Very Common5 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Common5 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Common4 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common3 obs.

Ptelea trifoliata

wafer-ash

Common3 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Colorado Columbine

Common3 obs.

Lespedeza capitata

Round-Head Lespedeza

Common3 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional3 obs.

Tradescantia ohiensis

Blue-Jacket

Occasional2 obs.

Juniperus communis

juniper

Occasional2 obs.

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Occasional2 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Occasional2 obs.

Rosa blanda

smooth wild rose

Occasional2 obs.

Verbena stricta

Mullein-Leaved Vervain

Rare2 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Rare2 obs.

Aspidoscelis sexlineatus

Six-lined Racerunner

Rare2 obs.

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