Rising Sun

Ecosystem Overview

The Rising Sun ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 18 taxonomic genera. Located in Ohio County, Indiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Ohio County nearby has 76% more documented species, Rising Sun offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #18 for species diversity among 33 Ohio 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

#18

Regional Rank

Out of 33 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#18 of 33 locations

45th percentile for diversity

vs. Ohio County

-76% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.64 obs.

Impatiens capensis

Snapweed

Very Common0.51 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Very Common0.44 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common0.44 obs.

Cryptotaenia canadensis

Honewort

Very Common0.28 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Common0.18 obs.

Miscanthus sinensis

Eulalia

Common0.17 obs.

Hemerocallis fulva

Day Lily

Common0.07 obs.

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

Common0.06 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Common0.06 obs.

Blarina brevicauda

Mole Shrew

Common0.03 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Occasional0.03 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard'S Cricket Frog

Occasional0.03 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Occasional0.03 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Occasional0.03 obs.

Dianthus barbatus

Bearded Pink

Occasional0.03 obs.

Equisetum hyemale

Horsetail

Occasional0.03 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Rare0.03 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

Fowler'S Toad

Rare0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-47%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ohio County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Ohio County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-76% vs. current

Rising Sun

Importance: 0.70

42 species

-55% vs. current

Rising Star Casino Resort

Importance: 0.60

40 species

-52% vs. current

The Links At Rising Star Casino Resort

Importance: 0.60

40 species

-52% vs. current

Red Wolf Sanctuary

Importance: 0.60

10 species

+90% vs. current

Camp Shor

Importance: 0.50

42 species

-55% vs. current

Buffalo

Importance: 0.50

19 species

0% vs. current

Norths Landing

Importance: 0.50

11 species

+73% vs. current

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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 Ohio County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-47%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ohio County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Ohio County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-76% vs. current

Rising Sun

Importance: 0.70

42 species

-55% vs. current

Rising Star Casino Resort

Importance: 0.60

40 species

-52% vs. current

The Links At Rising Star Casino Resort

Importance: 0.60

40 species

-52% vs. current

Red Wolf Sanctuary

Importance: 0.60

10 species

+90% vs. current

Camp Shor

Importance: 0.50

42 species

-55% vs. current

Buffalo

Importance: 0.50

19 species

0% vs. current

Norths Landing

Importance: 0.50

11 species

+73% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.64 obs.

Impatiens capensis

Snapweed

Very Common0.51 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Very Common0.44 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common0.44 obs.

Cryptotaenia canadensis

Honewort

Very Common0.28 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Common0.18 obs.

Miscanthus sinensis

Eulalia

Common0.17 obs.

Hemerocallis fulva

Day Lily

Common0.07 obs.

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

Common0.06 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Common0.06 obs.

Blarina brevicauda

Mole Shrew

Common0.03 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Occasional0.03 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard'S Cricket Frog

Occasional0.03 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Occasional0.03 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Occasional0.03 obs.

Dianthus barbatus

Bearded Pink

Occasional0.03 obs.

Equisetum hyemale

Horsetail

Occasional0.03 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Rare0.03 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

Fowler'S Toad

Rare0.03 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

#18

Regional Rank

Out of 33 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#18 of 33 locations

45th percentile for diversity

vs. Ohio County

-76% species diversity