Laporte County

Ecosystem Overview

The Laporte County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in LaPorte County, Indiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby La Porte, Laporte County hosts 900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 6 LaPorte County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. La Porte

+900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Saururus cernuus

Lizard'S Tail

Very Common6 obs.

Osmunda spectabilis

American Royal Fern

Very Common5 obs.

Amauropelta noveboracensis

New York fern

Very Common4 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common3 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Very Common3 obs.

Aramus guarauna

Limpkin

Common3 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common3 obs.

Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Merganser

Common3 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common3 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Common3 obs.

Nannothemis bella

Elfin Skimmer

Common3 obs.

Glischrochilus quadrisignatus

Four-Spotted Sap Beetle

Occasional3 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Occasional3 obs.

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Buckhorn

Occasional3 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional3 obs.

Carex gracillima

graceful sedge

Occasional2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional2 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Rare2 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Autumn Webworm

Rare2 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in LaPorte County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

La Porte

Importance: 0.42

10 species

+900% vs. current

Lily Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Pine Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Westville

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Kingsbury

Importance: 0.30

3 species

+3233% 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 LaPorte County County.

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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

Regional Rank

Out of 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. La Porte

+900% species diversity

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in LaPorte County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

La Porte

Importance: 0.42

10 species

+900% vs. current

Lily Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Pine Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Westville

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Kingsbury

Importance: 0.30

3 species

+3233% vs. current

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Most Common Species

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

Saururus cernuus

Lizard'S Tail

Very Common6 obs.

Osmunda spectabilis

American Royal Fern

Very Common5 obs.

Amauropelta noveboracensis

New York fern

Very Common4 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common3 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Very Common3 obs.

Aramus guarauna

Limpkin

Common3 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common3 obs.

Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Merganser

Common3 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common3 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Common3 obs.

Nannothemis bella

Elfin Skimmer

Common3 obs.

Glischrochilus quadrisignatus

Four-Spotted Sap Beetle

Occasional3 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Occasional3 obs.

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Buckhorn

Occasional3 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional3 obs.

Carex gracillima

graceful sedge

Occasional2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional2 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Rare2 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Autumn Webworm

Rare2 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Rare2 obs.

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