Speedway

Ecosystem Overview

The Speedway ecosystem supports 5 documented wildlife species across 5 taxonomic genera. Located in Marion County, Indiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 0 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Marion County nearby has 95% more documented species, Speedway offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 11 Marion County County natural areas, placing it in the 55th 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common1 species

Occasional2 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 11 locations

55th percentile for diversity

vs. Marion County

-95% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

‌
‌
‌
‌

Biodiversity Highlights

‌

Species Distribution

Very Common‌

Common‌

Occasional‌

Rare‌

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

‌

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 5 total documented species.

Larinioides cornutus

Very Common1 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Very Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common1 obs.

Want the Complete Field Guide?

Get all 5 species with 3-4 high-quality images each, detailed descriptions, and a downloadable PDF for offline use.

Premium field guide includes identification tips, seasonal patterns, and professional layout optimized for field use.

Most Common Species

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

Want the Complete Field Guide?

‌
‌

‌

Get Your Personalized Field Guide

Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Speedway. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.

$6.99

Get Your Personalized Field Guide

Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Speedway. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.

Email Address (for delivery)

Your field guide will be delivered to this email address. Please double-check for accuracy.

$6.99

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-71%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Marion County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Marion County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-95% vs. current

Lilly Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

-55% vs. current

White River Oxbow

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+25% vs. current

Duck Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+25% vs. current

Delaware Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+150% vs. current

Lilly Reflecting Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+400% vs. current

Beech Grove

Importance: 0.34

1 species

+400% vs. current

Meridian Hills

Importance: 0.26

13 species

-62% 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 Marion County County.

Regional Comparison

‌

Regional Ranking

‌

Species Count

‌

vs. Regional Average

‌

Nearby Natural Areas

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

About This Comparison

‌
‌
‌

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-71%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Marion County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Marion County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-95% vs. current

Lilly Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

-55% vs. current

White River Oxbow

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+25% vs. current

Duck Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+25% vs. current

Delaware Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+150% vs. current

Lilly Reflecting Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+400% vs. current

Beech Grove

Importance: 0.34

1 species

+400% vs. current

Meridian Hills

Importance: 0.26

13 species

-62% 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common1 species

Occasional2 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 11 locations

55th percentile for diversity

vs. Marion County

-95% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 5 total documented species.

Larinioides cornutus

Very Common1 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Very Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common1 obs.

Want the Complete Field Guide?

Get all 5 species with 3-4 high-quality images each, detailed descriptions, and a downloadable PDF for offline use.

Premium field guide includes identification tips, seasonal patterns, and professional layout optimized for field use.