Shelburn

Ecosystem Overview

The Shelburn ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Sullivan 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 Sullivan County nearby has 83% more documented species, Shelburn offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #40 for species diversity among 100 Sullivan County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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

#40

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#40 of 100 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Sullivan County

-83% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Spiraea japonica

Japanese Spiraea

Very Common1 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

Jumpseed

Very Common0.13 obs.

Veronicastrum virginicum

Blackroot

Very Common0.13 obs.

Epicauta atrata

Very Common0.13 obs.

Ectoedemia platanella

Very Common0.12 obs.

Viola eriocarpa

Smooth Yellow Violet

Common0.12 obs.

Lycopus americanus

Waterhorehound

Common0.11 obs.

Ludwigia palustris

Marsh Seedbox

Common0.11 obs.

Ludwigia peploides

Floating Primrose-Willow

Common0.11 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Common0.1 obs.

Neolasioptera farinosa

Common0.03 obs.

Mimulus ringens

Blue Monkeyflower

Occasional0.03 obs.

Silphium perfoliatum

Cup Plant

Occasional0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-35%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Sullivan County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Sullivan County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-83% vs. current

Sullivan

Importance: 0.70

30 species

-57% vs. current

Hymera

Importance: 0.70

13 species

0% vs. current

Farmersburg

Importance: 0.70

13 species

0% vs. current

Greene-sullivan State Forest Dugger Unit

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+63% vs. current

Merom

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+86% vs. current

Dugger

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+160% vs. current

Carlisle

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+160% 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

-35%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Sullivan County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Sullivan County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-83% vs. current

Sullivan

Importance: 0.70

30 species

-57% vs. current

Hymera

Importance: 0.70

13 species

0% vs. current

Farmersburg

Importance: 0.70

13 species

0% vs. current

Greene-sullivan State Forest Dugger Unit

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+63% vs. current

Merom

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+86% vs. current

Dugger

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+160% vs. current

Carlisle

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+160% 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

#40

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#40 of 100 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Sullivan County

-83% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Spiraea japonica

Japanese Spiraea

Very Common1 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

Jumpseed

Very Common0.13 obs.

Veronicastrum virginicum

Blackroot

Very Common0.13 obs.

Epicauta atrata

Very Common0.13 obs.

Ectoedemia platanella

Very Common0.12 obs.

Viola eriocarpa

Smooth Yellow Violet

Common0.12 obs.

Lycopus americanus

Waterhorehound

Common0.11 obs.

Ludwigia palustris

Marsh Seedbox

Common0.11 obs.

Ludwigia peploides

Floating Primrose-Willow

Common0.11 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Common0.1 obs.

Neolasioptera farinosa

Common0.03 obs.

Mimulus ringens

Blue Monkeyflower

Occasional0.03 obs.

Silphium perfoliatum

Cup Plant

Occasional0.02 obs.

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