Brown County

Ecosystem Overview

The Brown County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 80 taxonomic genera. Located in Brown County, Indiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Berry Farm Lake, Brown County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Brown County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Berry Farm Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Morchella americana

Very Common40 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Very Common33 obs.

Pleurotus pulmonarius

Summer Oyster Mushroom

Very Common32 obs.

Cantharellus flavolateritius

Very Common31 obs.

Rhizomarasmius pyrrhocephalus

Very Common29 obs.

Tylopilus alboater

Common27 obs.

Sparassis spathulata

Common26 obs.

Schizophyllum commune

Splitgill Mushroom

Common25 obs.

Artomyces pyxidatus

Crown-Tipped Coral Fungus

Common24 obs.

Meripilus sumstinei

Black-Staining Polypore

Common24 obs.

Megacollybia rodmanii

Eastern American Platterful Mushroom

Common21 obs.

Lactarius indigo

Occasional18 obs.

Sebacina schweinitzii

Occasional18 obs.

Apioperdon pyriforme

Occasional17 obs.

Laccaria laccata

Deceiver

Occasional16 obs.

Auricularia angiospermarum

Occasional16 obs.

Asterophora lycoperdoides

Powdery Piggyback

Occasional16 obs.

Hericium erinaceus

Lion'S-Mane Mushroom

Rare16 obs.

Helicogloea compressa

Rare15 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare15 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Brown County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Strahl Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Nashville

Importance: 0.33

11 species

+809% vs. current

Yellowwood Lake

Importance: 0.20

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Ogle Lake

Importance: 0.20

5 species

+1900% 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 Brown County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Brown County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Strahl Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Nashville

Importance: 0.33

11 species

+809% vs. current

Yellowwood Lake

Importance: 0.20

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Ogle Lake

Importance: 0.20

5 species

+1900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Berry Farm Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Morchella americana

Very Common40 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Very Common33 obs.

Pleurotus pulmonarius

Summer Oyster Mushroom

Very Common32 obs.

Cantharellus flavolateritius

Very Common31 obs.

Rhizomarasmius pyrrhocephalus

Very Common29 obs.

Tylopilus alboater

Common27 obs.

Sparassis spathulata

Common26 obs.

Schizophyllum commune

Splitgill Mushroom

Common25 obs.

Artomyces pyxidatus

Crown-Tipped Coral Fungus

Common24 obs.

Meripilus sumstinei

Black-Staining Polypore

Common24 obs.

Megacollybia rodmanii

Eastern American Platterful Mushroom

Common21 obs.

Lactarius indigo

Occasional18 obs.

Sebacina schweinitzii

Occasional18 obs.

Apioperdon pyriforme

Occasional17 obs.

Laccaria laccata

Deceiver

Occasional16 obs.

Auricularia angiospermarum

Occasional16 obs.

Asterophora lycoperdoides

Powdery Piggyback

Occasional16 obs.

Hericium erinaceus

Lion'S-Mane Mushroom

Rare16 obs.

Helicogloea compressa

Rare15 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare15 obs.

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