Covington

Ecosystem Overview

The Covington ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in Fountain County, Indiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Fountain County nearby has 83% more documented species, Covington offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #25 for species diversity among 100 Fountain County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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

#25

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#25 of 100 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Fountain County

-83% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common1 obs.

Coreopsis tinctoria

Tickseed

Very Common1 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Amur Honeysuckle

Very Common0.11 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common0.06 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Blue Phlox

Very Common0.06 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Common0.06 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Redroot

Common0.06 obs.

Spiraea japonica

Japanese Spiraea

Common0.06 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Common0.05 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Common0.04 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Common0.04 obs.

Fagopyrum esculentum

Buckwheat

Occasional0.03 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-Fronted Dancer

Occasional0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-7%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Fountain County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Fountain County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-83% vs. current

Attica

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+44% vs. current

Hillsboro

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+86% vs. current

Kingman

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+86% vs. current

Veedersburg

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+117% vs. current

Wallace

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+333% vs. current

Mellott

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+550% vs. current

Newtown

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1200% 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 Fountain County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-7%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Fountain County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Fountain County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-83% vs. current

Attica

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+44% vs. current

Hillsboro

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+86% vs. current

Kingman

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+86% vs. current

Veedersburg

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+117% vs. current

Wallace

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+333% vs. current

Mellott

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+550% vs. current

Newtown

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1200% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common1 obs.

Coreopsis tinctoria

Tickseed

Very Common1 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Amur Honeysuckle

Very Common0.11 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common0.06 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Blue Phlox

Very Common0.06 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Common0.06 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Redroot

Common0.06 obs.

Spiraea japonica

Japanese Spiraea

Common0.06 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Common0.05 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Common0.04 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Common0.04 obs.

Fagopyrum esculentum

Buckwheat

Occasional0.03 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-Fronted Dancer

Occasional0.03 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

#25

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#25 of 100 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Fountain County

-83% species diversity