Lawrence County

Ecosystem Overview

The Lawrence County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Lawrence 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 Bedford, Lawrence County hosts 2400% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Lawrence County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Bedford

+2400% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Very Common6 obs.

Obolaria virginica

Virginia pennywort

Very Common6 obs.

Canis latrans

Prairie Wolf

Very Common6 obs.

Pseudacris triseriata

Striped Chorus Frog

Very Common6 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common5 obs.

Trillium recurvatum

Prairie Trillium

Common5 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Common4 obs.

Magicicada cassini

Cassini Periodical Cicada

Common4 obs.

Homalosorus pycnocarpos

Glade Fern

Common4 obs.

Frasera caroliniensis

American columbo

Common4 obs.

Symphyotrichum cordifolium

Blue Wood Aster

Common4 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Occasional4 obs.

Lithospermum latifolium

American gromwell

Occasional4 obs.

Chlosyne nycteis

Silvery Checkerspot

Occasional3 obs.

Icteria virens

Yellow-breasted Chat

Occasional3 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Occasional3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional3 obs.

Plethodon dorsalis

Northern Zigzag Salamander

Rare3 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare3 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Lawrence County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Bedford

Importance: 0.42

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Spring Mill Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Oolitic

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+9900% vs. current

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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 Lawrence County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Lawrence County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Bedford

Importance: 0.42

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Spring Mill Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Oolitic

Importance: 0.30

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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Bedford

+2400% species diversity

American Bumblebee

Rare3 obs.

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