Martin County

Ecosystem Overview

The Martin County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Martin 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 Shoals, Martin County hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Martin County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Shoals

+9900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Very Common4 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Very Common3 obs.

Asplenium rhizophyllum

Walking-Fern Spleenwort

Very Common3 obs.

Carex grayi

Gray'S Bur Sedge

Very Common3 obs.

Noccaea perfoliata

perfoliate pennycress

Very Common3 obs.

Corydalis flavula

yellow fumewort

Common3 obs.

Erigenia bulbosa

pepper-and-salt

Common3 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Common2 obs.

Stylophorum diphyllum

Yellow Poppy

Common2 obs.

Tradescantia subaspera

wide-leaf spiderwort

Common2 obs.

Commelina communis

Asiatic dayflower

Common2 obs.

Cardamine douglassii

purple cress

Occasional2 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Occasional2 obs.

Polemonium reptans

Creeping Polemonium

Occasional2 obs.

Caulophyllum thalictroides

Papooseroot

Occasional2 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Occasional2 obs.

Ipomoea pandurata

wild sweet-potato-vine

Occasional2 obs.

Aralia spinosa

prickly-ash

Rare2 obs.

Carex intumescens

Shining Bur Sedge

Rare2 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Martin County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Shoals

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+9900% 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 Martin County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Martin County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Shoals

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+9900% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Shoals

+9900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Very Common4 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Very Common3 obs.

Asplenium rhizophyllum

Walking-Fern Spleenwort

Very Common3 obs.

Carex grayi

Gray'S Bur Sedge

Very Common3 obs.

Noccaea perfoliata

perfoliate pennycress

Very Common3 obs.

Corydalis flavula

yellow fumewort

Common3 obs.

Erigenia bulbosa

pepper-and-salt

Common3 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Common2 obs.

Stylophorum diphyllum

Yellow Poppy

Common2 obs.

Tradescantia subaspera

wide-leaf spiderwort

Common2 obs.

Commelina communis

Asiatic dayflower

Common2 obs.

Cardamine douglassii

purple cress

Occasional2 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Occasional2 obs.

Polemonium reptans

Creeping Polemonium

Occasional2 obs.

Caulophyllum thalictroides

Papooseroot

Occasional2 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Occasional2 obs.

Ipomoea pandurata

wild sweet-potato-vine

Occasional2 obs.

Aralia spinosa

prickly-ash

Rare2 obs.

Carex intumescens

Shining Bur Sedge

Rare2 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare2 obs.

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