Jackson County

Ecosystem Overview

The Jackson County ecosystem supports 76 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in Jackson 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 Seymour, Jackson County hosts 3700% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Jackson County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Seymour

+3700% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common4 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Very Common2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common2 obs.

Gambusia affinis

Mosquito fish

Very Common2 obs.

Silene virginica

fire-pink

Very Common2 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Common2 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Common2 obs.

Lepisosteus osseus

Gar

Common1 obs.

Procambarus acutus

white river crayfish

Common1 obs.

Lygaeus turcicus

Common1 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Common1 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Callosamia promethea

Promethea Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Lepisosteus platostomus

Shortnose Gar

Occasional1 obs.

Lepomis gulosus

Warmouth

Occasional1 obs.

Moxostoma erythrurum

Golden redhorse

Occasional1 obs.

Minytrema melanops

Spotted Sucker

Occasional1 obs.

Morone mississippiensis

Bass

Rare1 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+3700%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Jackson County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Seymour

Importance: 0.41

2 species

+3700% vs. current

Cypress Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+3700% 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 Jackson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+3700%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Jackson County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Seymour

Importance: 0.41

2 species

+3700% vs. current

Cypress Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+3700% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Seymour

+3700% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common4 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Very Common2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common2 obs.

Gambusia affinis

Mosquito fish

Very Common2 obs.

Silene virginica

fire-pink

Very Common2 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Common2 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Common2 obs.

Lepisosteus osseus

Gar

Common1 obs.

Procambarus acutus

white river crayfish

Common1 obs.

Lygaeus turcicus

Common1 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Common1 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Callosamia promethea

Promethea Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Lepisosteus platostomus

Shortnose Gar

Occasional1 obs.

Lepomis gulosus

Warmouth

Occasional1 obs.

Moxostoma erythrurum

Golden redhorse

Occasional1 obs.

Minytrema melanops

Spotted Sucker

Occasional1 obs.

Morone mississippiensis

Bass

Rare1 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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