Orange County

Ecosystem Overview

The Orange County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 75 taxonomic genera. Located in Orange 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 Tucker Lake, Orange County hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Orange 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. Tucker Lake

+9900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Ophiocordyceps variabilis

Very Common68 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Very Common29 obs.

Ophiocordyceps kimflemingiae

Very Common26 obs.

Ophiocordyceps smithii

Very Common25 obs.

Ophiocordyceps stylophora

Very Common25 obs.

Mycena leaiana

Common11 obs.

Amanita flavoconia

Yellow Patches

Common11 obs.

Dolomedes albineus

Common9 obs.

Mycena crocea

Common9 obs.

Microstoma floccosum

Common9 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Common9 obs.

Amanita bisporigera

Eastern North American Destroying Angel

Occasional8 obs.

Amanita farinosa

Occasional8 obs.

Cordyceps tenuipes

Occasional8 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Occasional7 obs.

Hygrocybe cantharellus

Goblet Waxcap

Occasional7 obs.

Xylaria tentaculata

Occasional6 obs.

Mutinus elegans

Devil'S Dipstick

Rare6 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Rare6 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Orange County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Tucker Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Paoli

Importance: 0.34

18 species

+456% 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 Orange County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Orange County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Tucker Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Paoli

Importance: 0.34

18 species

+456% 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. Tucker Lake

+9900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Ophiocordyceps variabilis

Very Common68 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Very Common29 obs.

Ophiocordyceps kimflemingiae

Very Common26 obs.

Ophiocordyceps smithii

Very Common25 obs.

Ophiocordyceps stylophora

Very Common25 obs.

Mycena leaiana

Common11 obs.

Amanita flavoconia

Yellow Patches

Common11 obs.

Dolomedes albineus

Common9 obs.

Mycena crocea

Common9 obs.

Microstoma floccosum

Common9 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Common9 obs.

Amanita bisporigera

Eastern North American Destroying Angel

Occasional8 obs.

Amanita farinosa

Occasional8 obs.

Cordyceps tenuipes

Occasional8 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Occasional7 obs.

Hygrocybe cantharellus

Goblet Waxcap

Occasional7 obs.

Xylaria tentaculata

Occasional6 obs.

Mutinus elegans

Devil'S Dipstick

Rare6 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Rare6 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Rare6 obs.

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