Bartholomew County

Ecosystem Overview

The Bartholomew County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Bartholomew 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 Columbus, Bartholomew County hosts 104% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Bartholomew County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Columbus

+104% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Mycena filopes

Iodine Bonnet

Very Common6 obs.

Mycena leaiana

Very Common5 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common3 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Very Common3 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common3 obs.

Eurycea cirrigera

Southern Two-lined Salamander

Common3 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Common3 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Common2 obs.

Phlox paniculata

Summer Phlox

Common2 obs.

Quercus montana

mountain chestnut oak

Common2 obs.

Pleurotus pulmonarius

Summer Oyster Mushroom

Common2 obs.

Nectriopsis rexiana

Occasional2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional2 obs.

Mycena inclinata

Clustered Bonnet

Occasional2 obs.

Mycena crocea

Occasional2 obs.

Microstegium vimineum

Nepalese browntop

Occasional2 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional2 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Rare2 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Rare2 obs.

Xenox tigrinus

Tiger Bee Fly

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+285%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Bartholomew County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Columbus

Importance: 0.44

49 species

+104% vs. current

Grandview Lake

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+4900% 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 Bartholomew County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+285%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Bartholomew County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Columbus

Importance: 0.44

49 species

+104% vs. current

Grandview Lake

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+4900% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Columbus

+104% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Mycena filopes

Iodine Bonnet

Very Common6 obs.

Mycena leaiana

Very Common5 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common3 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Very Common3 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common3 obs.

Eurycea cirrigera

Southern Two-lined Salamander

Common3 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Common3 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Common2 obs.

Phlox paniculata

Summer Phlox

Common2 obs.

Quercus montana

mountain chestnut oak

Common2 obs.

Pleurotus pulmonarius

Summer Oyster Mushroom

Common2 obs.

Nectriopsis rexiana

Occasional2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional2 obs.

Mycena inclinata

Clustered Bonnet

Occasional2 obs.

Mycena crocea

Occasional2 obs.

Microstegium vimineum

Nepalese browntop

Occasional2 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional2 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Rare2 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Rare2 obs.

Xenox tigrinus

Tiger Bee Fly

Rare2 obs.

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