Rockport

Ecosystem Overview

The Rockport ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in Spencer 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 Spencer County nearby has 81% more documented species, Rockport offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #64 for species diversity among 100 Spencer County County natural areas, placing it in the 36th 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

#64

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#64 of 100 locations

36th percentile for diversity

vs. Spencer County

-81% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-Winged Swallow

Very Common5 obs.

Camponotus chromaiodes

Red Carpenter Ant

Very Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common1 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common1 obs.

Acer negundo

Boxelder

Very Common0.94 obs.

Clematis terniflora

Autumn Clematis

Common0.38 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Common0.18 obs.

Artomyces pyxidatus

Crown-Tipped Coral Fungus

Common0.05 obs.

Mimulus alatus

Winged Monkeyflower

Common0.05 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Common0.05 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

Jumpseed

Common0.05 obs.

Celtis laevigata

Sugarberry

Occasional0.05 obs.

Scutellaria lateriflora

Madweed

Occasional0.05 obs.

Penthorum sedoides

Ditch Stonecrop

Occasional0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-65%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Spencer County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Spencer County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-81% vs. current

Santa Claus

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-82% vs. current

Lincoln State Park

Importance: 0.70

45 species

-69% vs. current

Lincoln State Park

Importance: 0.70

45 species

-69% vs. current

Gentryville

Importance: 0.70

43 species

-67% vs. current

Dale

Importance: 0.70

18 species

-22% vs. current

Grandview

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+75% vs. current

Chrisney

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+133% 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 Spencer County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-Winged Swallow

Very Common5 obs.

Camponotus chromaiodes

Red Carpenter Ant

Very Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common1 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common1 obs.

Acer negundo

Boxelder

Very Common0.94 obs.

Clematis terniflora

Autumn Clematis

Common0.38 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Common0.18 obs.

Artomyces pyxidatus

Crown-Tipped Coral Fungus

Common0.05 obs.

Mimulus alatus

Winged Monkeyflower

Common0.05 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Common0.05 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

Jumpseed

Common0.05 obs.

Celtis laevigata

Sugarberry

Occasional0.05 obs.

Scutellaria lateriflora

Madweed

Occasional0.05 obs.

Penthorum sedoides

Ditch Stonecrop

Occasional0.05 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

#64

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#64 of 100 locations

36th percentile for diversity

vs. Spencer County

-81% species diversity

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-65%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Spencer County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Spencer County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-81% vs. current

Santa Claus

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-82% vs. current

Lincoln State Park

Importance: 0.70

45 species

-69% vs. current

Lincoln State Park

Importance: 0.70

45 species

-69% vs. current

Gentryville

Importance: 0.70

43 species

-67% vs. current

Dale

Importance: 0.70

18 species

-22% vs. current

Grandview

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+75% vs. current

Chrisney

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+133% vs. current