Johnson County

Ecosystem Overview

The Johnson County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Johnson 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 Franklin, Johnson County hosts 1567% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Johnson 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. Franklin

+1567% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Very Common9 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common8 obs.

Sceptridium dissectum

Cut-Leaved Grapefern

Very Common8 obs.

Lobelia inflata

wild tobacco

Very Common7 obs.

Sabatia angularis

common rose-pink

Very Common7 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Common6 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common6 obs.

Cardamine douglassii

purple cress

Common6 obs.

Bombus citrinus

Lemon cuckoo bumble bee

Common6 obs.

Andersonglossum virginianum

Common6 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common5 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Occasional5 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

American Dog Tick

Occasional5 obs.

Campanulastrum americanum

American bellflower

Occasional5 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Occasional5 obs.

Silene virginica

fire-pink

Occasional5 obs.

Eurycea cirrigera

Southern Two-lined Salamander

Occasional5 obs.

Hylodesmum nudiflorum

Naked-Flower Tick-Trefoil

Rare5 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Rare4 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Johnson County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Franklin

Importance: 0.42

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Greenwood

Importance: 0.40

4 species

+2400% 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 Johnson County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Johnson County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Franklin

Importance: 0.42

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Greenwood

Importance: 0.40

4 species

+2400% 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. Franklin

+1567% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Very Common9 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common8 obs.

Sceptridium dissectum

Cut-Leaved Grapefern

Very Common8 obs.

Lobelia inflata

wild tobacco

Very Common7 obs.

Sabatia angularis

common rose-pink

Very Common7 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Common6 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common6 obs.

Cardamine douglassii

purple cress

Common6 obs.

Bombus citrinus

Lemon cuckoo bumble bee

Common6 obs.

Andersonglossum virginianum

Common6 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common5 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Occasional5 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

American Dog Tick

Occasional5 obs.

Campanulastrum americanum

American bellflower

Occasional5 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Occasional5 obs.

Silene virginica

fire-pink

Occasional5 obs.

Eurycea cirrigera

Southern Two-lined Salamander

Occasional5 obs.

Hylodesmum nudiflorum

Naked-Flower Tick-Trefoil

Rare5 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Rare4 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Rare4 obs.

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