Koontz Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Koontz Lake ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 72 taxonomic genera. Located in Starke County, Indiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Starke County, Koontz Lake hosts 4% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 100 Starke County County natural areas, placing it in the 97th 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 100 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Starke County

+4% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common2.79 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Very Common2.55 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Teaberry

Very Common2 obs.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Very Common2 obs.

Chelidonium majus

Celandine

Very Common1.83 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Common1.82 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Common1.72 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Common1.58 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common1.45 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common1.41 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common1.37 obs.

Lactarius mutabilis

Occasional1.27 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Occasional1.14 obs.

Lespedeza capitata

Dusty Clover

Occasional1 obs.

Pinus strobus

Soft Pine

Occasional1 obs.

Dichanthelium dichotomum

Forked Panicgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Redback Salamander

Occasional1 obs.

Vaccinium pallidum

Blueberry

Rare1 obs.

Hieracium scabrum

Rough Hawkweed

Rare1 obs.

Bidens connata

Connate Beggarticks

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+97%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Starke County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Starke County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

+4% vs. current

Bass Lake

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-3% vs. current

Knox

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-3% vs. current

North Judson

Importance: 0.70

30 species

+157% vs. current

San Pierre

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+1000% vs. current

Hamlet

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+2467% vs. current

Chesapeake Run Golf Club

Importance: 0.60

28 species

+175% vs. current

Knox

Importance: 0.60

11 species

+600% 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 Starke County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common2.79 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Very Common2.55 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Teaberry

Very Common2 obs.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Very Common2 obs.

Chelidonium majus

Celandine

Very Common1.83 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Common1.82 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Common1.72 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Common1.58 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common1.45 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common1.41 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common1.37 obs.

Lactarius mutabilis

Occasional1.27 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Occasional1.14 obs.

Lespedeza capitata

Dusty Clover

Occasional1 obs.

Pinus strobus

Soft Pine

Occasional1 obs.

Dichanthelium dichotomum

Forked Panicgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Redback Salamander

Occasional1 obs.

Vaccinium pallidum

Blueberry

Rare1 obs.

Hieracium scabrum

Rough Hawkweed

Rare1 obs.

Bidens connata

Connate Beggarticks

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+97%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Starke County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Starke County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

+4% vs. current

Bass Lake

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-3% vs. current

Knox

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-3% vs. current

North Judson

Importance: 0.70

30 species

+157% vs. current

San Pierre

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+1000% vs. current

Hamlet

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+2467% vs. current

Chesapeake Run Golf Club

Importance: 0.60

28 species

+175% vs. current

Knox

Importance: 0.60

11 species

+600% 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 100 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Starke County

+4% species diversity