Sulphur Spring

Ecosystem Overview

The Sulphur Spring ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in Rush County, Indiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Rush County nearby has 81% more documented species, Sulphur Spring offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #36 for species diversity among 100 Rush County County natural areas, placing it in the 64th 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

#36

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#36 of 100 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Rush County

-81% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common0.34 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Very Common0.23 obs.

Chelidonium majus

Celandine

Very Common0.19 obs.

Erythronium americanum

Amberbell

Very Common0.18 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

Wineberry

Very Common0.17 obs.

Tradescantia subaspera

Wide-Leaf Spiderwort

Common0.15 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Common0.14 obs.

Stylophorum diphyllum

Mock Poppy

Common0.14 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Common0.14 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Blackcap

Common0.14 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Common0.14 obs.

Pilea pumila

Coolweed

Occasional0.13 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Occasional0.13 obs.

Dianthus barbatus

Bearded Pink

Occasional0.09 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-12%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Rush County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Rush County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-81% vs. current

Rushville

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+200% vs. current

Carthage

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+275% vs. current

Rushville

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+400% vs. current

Horseshoe Bend Golf Course

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+650% vs. current

Fairview

Importance: 0.50

19 species

-21% vs. current

Glenwood

Importance: 0.50

17 species

-12% vs. current

Gowdy

Importance: 0.50

7 species

+114% 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 Rush County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common0.34 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Very Common0.23 obs.

Chelidonium majus

Celandine

Very Common0.19 obs.

Erythronium americanum

Amberbell

Very Common0.18 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

Wineberry

Very Common0.17 obs.

Tradescantia subaspera

Wide-Leaf Spiderwort

Common0.15 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Common0.14 obs.

Stylophorum diphyllum

Mock Poppy

Common0.14 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Common0.14 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Blackcap

Common0.14 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Common0.14 obs.

Pilea pumila

Coolweed

Occasional0.13 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Occasional0.13 obs.

Dianthus barbatus

Bearded Pink

Occasional0.09 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-12%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Rush County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Rush County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-81% vs. current

Rushville

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+200% vs. current

Carthage

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+275% vs. current

Rushville

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+400% vs. current

Horseshoe Bend Golf Course

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+650% vs. current

Fairview

Importance: 0.50

19 species

-21% vs. current

Glenwood

Importance: 0.50

17 species

-12% vs. current

Gowdy

Importance: 0.50

7 species

+114% 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

#36

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#36 of 100 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Rush County

-81% species diversity