Hanover

Ecosystem Overview

The Hanover ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County nearby has 83% more documented species, Hanover offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 Jefferson County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Jefferson County

-83% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Chlosyne nycteis

Silvery Checkerspot

Very Common1 obs.

Micrathena mitrata

White Micrathena

Very Common1 obs.

Verrucosa arenata

orb weavers

Very Common1 obs.

Stereum complicatum

Crowded Parchment

Very Common1 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Very Common1 obs.

Phryma leptostachya

lopseed

Common1 obs.

Polemonium reptans

Creeping Polemonium

Common1 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Common1 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common1 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Alternate-Leaved Crownbeard

Common1 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Common1 obs.

Euonymus fortunei

Winter creeper

Occasional1 obs.

Persicaria longiseta

creeping smartweed

Occasional1 obs.

Halesia carolina

mountain silverbell

Occasional1 obs.

Jeffersonia diphylla

twinleaf

Occasional1 obs.

Polymnia canadensis

Pale-Flowered Leafcup

Occasional1 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-67%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Jefferson County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Jefferson County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-83% vs. current

Madison

Importance: 0.39

3 species

+467% 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 Jefferson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-67%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Jefferson County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Jefferson County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-83% vs. current

Madison

Importance: 0.39

3 species

+467% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Jefferson County

-83% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Chlosyne nycteis

Silvery Checkerspot

Very Common1 obs.

Micrathena mitrata

White Micrathena

Very Common1 obs.

Verrucosa arenata

orb weavers

Very Common1 obs.

Stereum complicatum

Crowded Parchment

Very Common1 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Very Common1 obs.

Phryma leptostachya

lopseed

Common1 obs.

Polemonium reptans

Creeping Polemonium

Common1 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Common1 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common1 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Alternate-Leaved Crownbeard

Common1 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Common1 obs.

Euonymus fortunei

Winter creeper

Occasional1 obs.

Persicaria longiseta

creeping smartweed

Occasional1 obs.

Halesia carolina

mountain silverbell

Occasional1 obs.

Jeffersonia diphylla

twinleaf

Occasional1 obs.

Polymnia canadensis

Pale-Flowered Leafcup

Occasional1 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Occasional1 obs.

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