Cannelton

Ecosystem Overview

The Cannelton ecosystem supports 18 documented wildlife species across 18 taxonomic genera. Located in Perry 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 Perry County nearby has 77% more documented species, Cannelton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #52 for species diversity among 100 Perry County County natural areas, placing it in the 48th 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

#52

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#52 of 100 locations

48th percentile for diversity

vs. Perry County

-77% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Very Common1 obs.

Mirabilis jalapa

False Jalap

Very Common1 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Very Common0.94 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Very Common0.94 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird

Very Common0.93 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Common0.88 obs.

Carphophis amoenus

Eastern Wormsnake

Common0.84 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red Oak

Common0.47 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common0.47 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Common0.17 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Common0.14 obs.

Ajuga reptans

Ajuga

Occasional0.14 obs.

Vinca minor

Myrtle

Occasional0.11 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Occasional0.11 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-Orange

Occasional0.07 obs.

Sabatia angularis

Rose-Pink

Occasional0.06 obs.

Frasera caroliniensis

American Columbo

Occasional0.04 obs.

Symphyotrichum oblongifolium

Aromatic Aster

Rare0.01 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-44%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Perry County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Perry County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-77% vs. current

Tell City

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-77% vs. current

Troy

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+350% vs. current

Tell City

Importance: 0.60

11 species

+64% vs. current

Celina

Importance: 0.50

24 species

-25% vs. current

Siberia

Importance: 0.50

24 species

-25% vs. current

Uniontown

Importance: 0.50

21 species

-14% vs. current

Fosters Ridge

Importance: 0.50

19 species

-5% 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 Perry County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-44%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Perry County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Perry County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-77% vs. current

Tell City

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-77% vs. current

Troy

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+350% vs. current

Tell City

Importance: 0.60

11 species

+64% vs. current

Celina

Importance: 0.50

24 species

-25% vs. current

Siberia

Importance: 0.50

24 species

-25% vs. current

Uniontown

Importance: 0.50

21 species

-14% vs. current

Fosters Ridge

Importance: 0.50

19 species

-5% 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

#52

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#52 of 100 locations

48th percentile for diversity

vs. Perry County

-77% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Very Common1 obs.

Mirabilis jalapa

False Jalap

Very Common1 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Very Common0.94 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Very Common0.94 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird

Very Common0.93 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Common0.88 obs.

Carphophis amoenus

Eastern Wormsnake

Common0.84 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red Oak

Common0.47 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common0.47 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Common0.17 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Common0.14 obs.

Ajuga reptans

Ajuga

Occasional0.14 obs.

Vinca minor

Myrtle

Occasional0.11 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Occasional0.11 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-Orange

Occasional0.07 obs.

Sabatia angularis

Rose-Pink

Occasional0.06 obs.

Frasera caroliniensis

American Columbo

Occasional0.04 obs.

Symphyotrichum oblongifolium

Aromatic Aster

Rare0.01 obs.

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