Knox

Ecosystem Overview

The Knox ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in Starke County, Indiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Starke County nearby has 85% more documented species, Knox offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #55 for species diversity among 100 Starke County County natural areas, placing it in the 45th 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

#55

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#55 of 100 locations

45th percentile for diversity

vs. Starke County

-85% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Very Common0.35 obs.

Sedum sarmentosum

Orpin Sarmenteux

Very Common0.24 obs.

Potentilla recta

Erect Potentil

Very Common0.21 obs.

Tragopogon dubius

Salsify

Very Common0.14 obs.

Leucanthemum vulgare

Margriet

Very Common0.13 obs.

Smilax tamnoides

Chinaroot

Common0.13 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

Ebony Spleenwort

Common0.13 obs.

Hypericum perforatum

Goatweed

Common0.12 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Common0.06 obs.

Stylophorum diphyllum

Mock Poppy

Common0.04 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Common0.04 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-77%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Starke County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Starke County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-85% vs. current

Knox

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-86% vs. current

Bass Lake

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-86% vs. current

Koontz Lake

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-86% vs. current

North Judson

Importance: 0.70

30 species

-63% vs. current

San Pierre

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+57% vs. current

Hamlet

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+267% vs. current

Chesapeake Run Golf Club

Importance: 0.60

28 species

-61% 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 Starke County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Very Common0.35 obs.

Sedum sarmentosum

Orpin Sarmenteux

Very Common0.24 obs.

Potentilla recta

Erect Potentil

Very Common0.21 obs.

Tragopogon dubius

Salsify

Very Common0.14 obs.

Leucanthemum vulgare

Margriet

Very Common0.13 obs.

Smilax tamnoides

Chinaroot

Common0.13 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

Ebony Spleenwort

Common0.13 obs.

Hypericum perforatum

Goatweed

Common0.12 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Common0.06 obs.

Stylophorum diphyllum

Mock Poppy

Common0.04 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Common0.04 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-77%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Starke County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Starke County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-85% vs. current

Knox

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-86% vs. current

Bass Lake

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-86% vs. current

Koontz Lake

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-86% vs. current

North Judson

Importance: 0.70

30 species

-63% vs. current

San Pierre

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+57% vs. current

Hamlet

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+267% vs. current

Chesapeake Run Golf Club

Importance: 0.60

28 species

-61% 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

#55

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#55 of 100 locations

45th percentile for diversity

vs. Starke County

-85% species diversity