Sullivan

Ecosystem Overview

The Sullivan ecosystem supports 30 documented wildlife species across 28 taxonomic genera. Located in Sullivan County, Indiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Sullivan County nearby has 62% more documented species, Sullivan offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #14 for species diversity among 100 Sullivan County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 100 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Sullivan County

-62% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 30 total documented species.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Very Common3 obs.

Fraxinus americana

White Ash

Very Common3 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Baby Rose

Very Common2 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Very Common2 obs.

Solidago canadensis

Goldenrod

Very Common2 obs.

Vitis vulpina

Fox Grape

Common2 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

Jumpseed

Common2 obs.

Erigeron philadelphicus

Frostroot

Common1 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common1 obs.

Acer campestre

Field Maple

Common1 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Common1 obs.

Vitis aestivalis

Bunch Grape

Occasional1 obs.

Morus rubra

Red Mulberry

Occasional1 obs.

Prunus mahaleb

Mahaleb Cherry

Occasional1 obs.

Sedum sarmentosum

Orpin Sarmenteux

Occasional1 obs.

Symphyotrichum ericoides

Heath Aster

Occasional1 obs.

Euthamia graminifolia

Flat Goldentop

Occasional0.72 obs.

Veronica polita

Gray Field Speedwell

Rare0.66 obs.

Sonchus asper

Sow Thistle

Rare0.65 obs.

Planodes virginicum

Virginia Cress

Rare0.65 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+67%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Sullivan County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Sullivan County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-62% vs. current

Farmersburg

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+131% vs. current

Shelburn

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+131% vs. current

Hymera

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+131% vs. current

Greene-sullivan State Forest Dugger Unit

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+275% vs. current

Merom

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+329% vs. current

Dugger

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+500% vs. current

Carlisle

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+500% 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 Sullivan County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+67%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Sullivan County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Sullivan County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-62% vs. current

Farmersburg

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+131% vs. current

Shelburn

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+131% vs. current

Hymera

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+131% vs. current

Greene-sullivan State Forest Dugger Unit

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+275% vs. current

Merom

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+329% vs. current

Dugger

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+500% vs. current

Carlisle

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+500% 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

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 100 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Sullivan County

-62% species diversity

Virginia Cress

Rare0.65 obs.

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