Linton

Ecosystem Overview

The Linton ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in Greene 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 Greene County nearby has 80% more documented species, Linton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #63 for species diversity among 100 Greene County County natural areas, placing it in the 37th 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

#63

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#63 of 100 locations

37th percentile for diversity

vs. Greene County

-80% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common0.93 obs.

Quercus stellata

Iron Oak

Very Common0.1 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis

Very Common0.09 obs.

Endomychus biguttatus

Handsome Fungus Beetle

Very Common0.09 obs.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Very Common0.06 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Common0.06 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Common0.05 obs.

Verbena hastata

Ironweed

Common0.05 obs.

Spatula discors

Teal

Common0.05 obs.

Penthorum sedoides

Ditch Stonecrop

Common0.04 obs.

Aythya valisineria

Canvasback

Common0.04 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Occasional0.04 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Yellowthroat

Occasional0.03 obs.

Mummenhoffia alliacea

Occasional0.03 obs.

Spiza americana

Dickcissel

Occasional0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-61%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Greene County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Greene County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-80% vs. current

Jasonville

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-81% vs. current

Linton

Importance: 0.70

33 species

-55% vs. current

Bloomfield

Importance: 0.70

23 species

-35% vs. current

Lyons

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+114% vs. current

Newberry

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+275% vs. current

Worthington

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+400% vs. current

Jasonville

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-81% 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 Greene County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-61%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Greene County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Greene County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-80% vs. current

Jasonville

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-81% vs. current

Linton

Importance: 0.70

33 species

-55% vs. current

Bloomfield

Importance: 0.70

23 species

-35% vs. current

Lyons

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+114% vs. current

Newberry

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+275% vs. current

Worthington

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+400% vs. current

Jasonville

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-81% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

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

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common0.93 obs.

Quercus stellata

Iron Oak

Very Common0.1 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis

Very Common0.09 obs.

Endomychus biguttatus

Handsome Fungus Beetle

Very Common0.09 obs.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Very Common0.06 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Common0.06 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Common0.05 obs.

Verbena hastata

Ironweed

Common0.05 obs.

Spatula discors

Teal

Common0.05 obs.

Penthorum sedoides

Ditch Stonecrop

Common0.04 obs.

Aythya valisineria

Canvasback

Common0.04 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Occasional0.04 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Yellowthroat

Occasional0.03 obs.

Mummenhoffia alliacea

Occasional0.03 obs.

Spiza americana

Dickcissel

Occasional0.03 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#63

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#63 of 100 locations

37th percentile for diversity

vs. Greene County

-80% species diversity