Waterloo

Ecosystem Overview

The Waterloo ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in DeKalb 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 DeKalb County nearby has 77% more documented species, Waterloo offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #25 for species diversity among 100 DeKalb County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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

#25

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#25 of 100 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. DeKalb County

-77% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Pinus strobus

Soft Pine

Very Common1.09 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Very Common1 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Very Common1 obs.

Lobularia maritima

Sweet-Alice

Very Common1 obs.

Daucus carota

Carrot

Very Common1 obs.

Euonymus fortunei

Dwarf Euonymus

Common1 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

Wineberry

Common0.28 obs.

Calidris alpina

Dunlin

Common0.13 obs.

Calidris canutus

Knot

Common0.13 obs.

Calidris pusilla

Pond Bird

Common0.13 obs.

Charadrius semipalmatus

Ringnek

Common0.13 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Bead Fern

Occasional0.09 obs.

Physocarpus opulifolius

Ninebark

Occasional0.07 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Occasional0.06 obs.

Iris domestica

Shenan

Occasional0.05 obs.

Lilium lancifolium

Kentan

Occasional0.04 obs.

Lactuca sativa

Lettuce

Occasional0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in DeKalb County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Dekalb County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-77% vs. current

Garrett

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-79% vs. current

Auburn

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-77% vs. current

Corunna

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+21% vs. current

Altona

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+42% vs. current

St. Joe

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+143% vs. current

Butler

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+240% vs. current

Ashley

Importance: 0.70

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 DeKalb County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in DeKalb County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Dekalb County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-77% vs. current

Garrett

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-79% vs. current

Auburn

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-77% vs. current

Corunna

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+21% vs. current

Altona

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+42% vs. current

St. Joe

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+143% vs. current

Butler

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+240% vs. current

Ashley

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+467% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

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

Pinus strobus

Soft Pine

Very Common1.09 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Very Common1 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Very Common1 obs.

Lobularia maritima

Sweet-Alice

Very Common1 obs.

Daucus carota

Carrot

Very Common1 obs.

Euonymus fortunei

Dwarf Euonymus

Common1 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

Wineberry

Common0.28 obs.

Calidris alpina

Dunlin

Common0.13 obs.

Calidris canutus

Knot

Common0.13 obs.

Calidris pusilla

Pond Bird

Common0.13 obs.

Charadrius semipalmatus

Ringnek

Common0.13 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Bead Fern

Occasional0.09 obs.

Physocarpus opulifolius

Ninebark

Occasional0.07 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Occasional0.06 obs.

Iris domestica

Shenan

Occasional0.05 obs.

Lilium lancifolium

Kentan

Occasional0.04 obs.

Lactuca sativa

Lettuce

Occasional0.02 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

#25

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#25 of 100 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. DeKalb County

-77% species diversity