Saint Joseph County

Ecosystem Overview

The Saint Joseph County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Saint Joseph 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 South Bend, Saint Joseph County hosts 100% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 8 Saint Joseph County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 8 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. South Bend

+100% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common13 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common11 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common11 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Very Common10 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common10 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common9 obs.

Archilochus colubris

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Common8 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common8 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common8 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common7 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common6 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Occasional5 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional5 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Occasional5 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional5 obs.

Halyomorpha halys

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Occasional5 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Occasional5 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Rare5 obs.

Trillium recurvatum

Prairie Trillium

Rare5 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+300%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Saint Joseph County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

South Bend

Importance: 0.51

50 species

+100% vs. current

Mishawaka

Importance: 0.44

57 species

+75% vs. current

Worster Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Saint Mary's Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Saint Joseph's Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Roseland

Importance: 0.26

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Gulivoire Park

Importance: 0.26

53 species

+89% 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 Saint Joseph County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+300%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Saint Joseph County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

South Bend

Importance: 0.51

50 species

+100% vs. current

Mishawaka

Importance: 0.44

57 species

+75% vs. current

Worster Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Saint Mary's Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Saint Joseph's Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Roseland

Importance: 0.26

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Gulivoire Park

Importance: 0.26

53 species

+89% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 8 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. South Bend

+100% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common13 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common11 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common11 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Very Common10 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common10 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common9 obs.

Archilochus colubris

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Common8 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common8 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common8 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common7 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common6 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Occasional5 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional5 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Occasional5 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional5 obs.

Halyomorpha halys

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Occasional5 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Occasional5 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Rare5 obs.

Trillium recurvatum

Prairie Trillium

Rare5 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare5 obs.

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