Westport

Ecosystem Overview

The Westport ecosystem supports 5 documented wildlife species across 5 taxonomic genera. Located in Decatur 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 Decatur County nearby has 93% more documented species, Westport offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #98 for species diversity among 100 Decatur County County natural areas, placing it in the 2th percentile for biodiversity.

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Documented wildlife species

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#98

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Species Distribution

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Most Common Species

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

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

Michaelmas Daisy

Very Common2 obs.

Geum laciniatum

Rough Avens

Very Common1 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Very Common1 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Very Common1 obs.

Allium vineale

Scallions

Very Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-78%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Decatur County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Decatur County

Importance: 0.80

72 species

-93% vs. current

Greensburg

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-94% vs. current

St. Paul

Importance: 0.70

8 species

-37% vs. current

Millhousen

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+150% vs. current

New Point

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+400% vs. current

Greensburg

Importance: 0.60

8 species

-37% vs. current

Greensburg Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.60

8 species

-37% vs. current

Hoeing Farm

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+150% 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 Decatur County County.

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Most Common Species

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

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

Michaelmas Daisy

Very Common2 obs.

Geum laciniatum

Rough Avens

Very Common1 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Very Common1 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Very Common1 obs.

Allium vineale

Scallions

Very Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-78%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Decatur County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Decatur County

Importance: 0.80

72 species

-93% vs. current

Greensburg

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-94% vs. current

St. Paul

Importance: 0.70

8 species

-37% vs. current

Millhousen

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+150% vs. current

New Point

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+400% vs. current

Greensburg

Importance: 0.60

8 species

-37% vs. current

Greensburg Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.60

8 species

-37% vs. current

Hoeing Farm

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+150% 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

#98

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations