Dubois County

Ecosystem Overview

The Dubois County ecosystem supports 54 documented wildlife species across 51 taxonomic genera. Located in Dubois County, Indiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Jasper, Dubois County hosts 5300% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Dubois County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Jasper

+5300% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 54 total documented species.

Kummerowia striata

Japanese clover

Very Common3 obs.

Urnula craterium

Very Common2 obs.

Polemonium reptans

Creeping Polemonium

Very Common2 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Very Common2 obs.

Trillium flexipes

drooping trillium

Very Common1 obs.

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Common1 obs.

Metriorrhynchomiris illini

Common1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common1 obs.

Flavoparmelia caperata

Common Greenshield Lichen

Common1 obs.

Trillium recurvatum

Prairie Trillium

Common1 obs.

Persicaria lapathifolia

Pale Smartweed

Common1 obs.

Dioscorea villosa

Yam Root

Occasional1 obs.

Ornithogalum umbellatum

Nap-At-Noon

Occasional1 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Occasional1 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional1 obs.

Galearis spectabilis

showy orchis

Occasional1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Oxalis violacea

violet wood-sorrel

Rare1 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

American Dog Tick

Rare1 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+5300%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Dubois County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Jasper

Importance: 0.41

1 species

+5300% 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 Dubois County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+5300%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Dubois County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Jasper

Importance: 0.41

1 species

+5300% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Jasper

+5300% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 54 total documented species.

Kummerowia striata

Japanese clover

Very Common3 obs.

Urnula craterium

Very Common2 obs.

Polemonium reptans

Creeping Polemonium

Very Common2 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Very Common2 obs.

Trillium flexipes

drooping trillium

Very Common1 obs.

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Common1 obs.

Metriorrhynchomiris illini

Common1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common1 obs.

Flavoparmelia caperata

Common Greenshield Lichen

Common1 obs.

Trillium recurvatum

Prairie Trillium

Common1 obs.

Persicaria lapathifolia

Pale Smartweed

Common1 obs.

Dioscorea villosa

Yam Root

Occasional1 obs.

Ornithogalum umbellatum

Nap-At-Noon

Occasional1 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Occasional1 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional1 obs.

Galearis spectabilis

showy orchis

Occasional1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Oxalis violacea

violet wood-sorrel

Rare1 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

American Dog Tick

Rare1 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Rare1 obs.

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