Indiana

Ecosystem Overview

The Indiana ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Indiana, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #22 for species diversity among 287 Indiana natural areas, placing it in the 92th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#22

Regional Rank

Out of 287 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#22 of 287 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Fort Wayne

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common173 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common164 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common140 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common140 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common131 obs.

Trillium recurvatum

Prairie Trillium

Common125 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common122 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Common114 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common113 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Common111 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Common110 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Occasional108 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Occasional104 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Occasional102 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Occasional102 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional100 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Occasional100 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Rare99 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Rare98 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Rare95 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+32%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Fort Wayne

Importance: 0.66

100 species

0% vs. current

Gary

Importance: 0.66

100 species

0% vs. current

Bloomington

Importance: 0.51

100 species

0% vs. current

South Bend

Importance: 0.51

50 species

+100% vs. current

Terre Haute

Importance: 0.50

34 species

+194% vs. current

Muncie

Importance: 0.48

28 species

+257% vs. current

Lafayette

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Hammond

Importance: 0.47

97 species

+3% 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 Indiana.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+32%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Fort Wayne

Importance: 0.66

100 species

0% vs. current

Gary

Importance: 0.66

100 species

0% vs. current

Bloomington

Importance: 0.51

100 species

0% vs. current

South Bend

Importance: 0.51

50 species

+100% vs. current

Terre Haute

Importance: 0.50

34 species

+194% vs. current

Muncie

Importance: 0.48

28 species

+257% vs. current

Lafayette

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Hammond

Importance: 0.47

97 species

+3% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#22

Regional Rank

Out of 287 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#22 of 287 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Fort Wayne

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common173 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common164 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common140 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common140 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common131 obs.

Trillium recurvatum

Prairie Trillium

Common125 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common122 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Common114 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common113 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Common111 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Common110 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Occasional108 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Occasional104 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Occasional102 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Occasional102 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional100 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Occasional100 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Rare99 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Rare98 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Rare95 obs.

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