Upland

Ecosystem Overview

The Upland ecosystem supports 73 documented wildlife species across 67 taxonomic genera. Located in Grant County, Indiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Marion, Upland hosts 1360% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 6 Grant County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 6 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Marion

+1360% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common8 obs.

Dipsacus fullonum

teasel

Very Common6 obs.

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

New England Or Michaelmas Daisy

Very Common5 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Very Common4 obs.

Vespula germanica

German Yellowjacket

Very Common4 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common4 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Common4 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Common3 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Common3 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common3 obs.

Galium triflorum

Sweet Bedstraw

Common2 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Occasional2 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional2 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Forest Phlox

Occasional2 obs.

Pilea pumila

Dwarf Clearweed

Occasional2 obs.

Acer saccharum

Sugar Maple

Occasional2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional2 obs.

Packera glabella

cress-leaf groundsel

Rare2 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Rare2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+306%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Grant County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Marion

Importance: 0.44

5 species

+1360% vs. current

Grant County

Importance: 0.40

80 species

-9% vs. current

Taylor Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+3550% vs. current

Matter Park Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+3550% vs. current

Gas City

Importance: 0.30

2 species

+3550% vs. current

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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 Grant County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+306%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Grant County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Marion

Importance: 0.44

5 species

+1360% vs. current

Grant County

Importance: 0.40

80 species

-9% vs. current

Taylor Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+3550% vs. current

Matter Park Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+3550% vs. current

Gas City

Importance: 0.30

2 species

+3550% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 6 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Marion

+1360% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common8 obs.

Dipsacus fullonum

teasel

Very Common6 obs.

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

New England Or Michaelmas Daisy

Very Common5 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Very Common4 obs.

Vespula germanica

German Yellowjacket

Very Common4 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common4 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Common4 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Common3 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Common3 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common3 obs.

Galium triflorum

Sweet Bedstraw

Common2 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Occasional2 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional2 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Forest Phlox

Occasional2 obs.

Pilea pumila

Dwarf Clearweed

Occasional2 obs.

Acer saccharum

Sugar Maple

Occasional2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional2 obs.

Packera glabella

cress-leaf groundsel

Rare2 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Rare2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare2 obs.

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