Steuben County

Ecosystem Overview

The Steuben County ecosystem supports 73 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in Steuben County, Indiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Orland, Steuben County hosts 356% more species diversity. This location ranks #99 for species diversity among 100 Steuben County County natural areas, placing it in the 1th 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

#99

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#99 of 100 locations

1th percentile for diversity

vs. Orland

+356% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common16.5 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Very Common15.01 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common9.56 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Very Common8 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common7.35 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Blackcap

Common7.23 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Common7 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Common7 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Common6 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Common6 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Boar Thistle

Common5.44 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Polecatweed

Occasional5 obs.

Mycena filopes

Iodine Bonnet

Occasional5 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Snow Trillium

Occasional4 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

Heal-All

Occasional4 obs.

Verbena hastata

Ironweed

Occasional4 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch

Occasional4 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Rare4 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Rare4 obs.

Hylodesmum glutinosum

Large Tick-Trefoil

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+18%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Steuben County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Clear Lake

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-9% vs. current

Fremont

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-8% vs. current

Angola

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-4% vs. current

Orland

Importance: 0.70

16 species

+356% vs. current

Hudson

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7200% vs. current

Cedar Lake Marsh State Fish And Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-9% vs. current

Glendarin Hills Golf Club

in Angola

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-9% vs. current

Marsh Lake Wetlands State Fish And Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-9% 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 Steuben County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+18%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Steuben County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Clear Lake

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-9% vs. current

Fremont

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-8% vs. current

Angola

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-4% vs. current

Orland

Importance: 0.70

16 species

+356% vs. current

Hudson

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7200% vs. current

Cedar Lake Marsh State Fish And Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-9% vs. current

Glendarin Hills Golf Club

in Angola

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-9% vs. current

Marsh Lake Wetlands State Fish And Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-9% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common16.5 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Very Common15.01 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common9.56 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Very Common8 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common7.35 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Blackcap

Common7.23 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Common7 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Common7 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Common6 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Common6 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Boar Thistle

Common5.44 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Polecatweed

Occasional5 obs.

Mycena filopes

Iodine Bonnet

Occasional5 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Snow Trillium

Occasional4 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

Heal-All

Occasional4 obs.

Verbena hastata

Ironweed

Occasional4 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch

Occasional4 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Rare4 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Rare4 obs.

Hylodesmum glutinosum

Large Tick-Trefoil

Rare4 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

#99

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#99 of 100 locations

1th percentile for diversity

vs. Orland

+356% species diversity