Steuben County

Ecosystem Overview

The Steuben County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in Steuben 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 Angola, Steuben County hosts 4900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Steuben County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Angola

+4900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Mycena filopes

Iodine Bonnet

Very Common5 obs.

Hylodesmum glutinosum

clustered-leaved tick-trefoil

Very Common4 obs.

Lactarius mutabilis

Very Common3 obs.

Dipsacus laciniatus

Laciniate Teasel

Very Common3 obs.

Tricholoma fulvum

Birch Knight

Very Common3 obs.

Lotus corniculatus

Garden bird's-foot-trefoil

Common2 obs.

Thelypteris palustris

Meadow Fern

Common2 obs.

Anemone virginiana

Thimbleweed

Common2 obs.

Lycoperdon excipuliforme

Pestle-Shaped Puffball

Common2 obs.

Cortinarius atkinsonianus

Common2 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Common2 obs.

Ostrya virginiana

Leverwood

Occasional2 obs.

Utricularia purpurea

Spotted Bladderwort

Occasional2 obs.

Amanita multisquamosa

Occasional2 obs.

Agaricus leptocaulis

Occasional2 obs.

Calvatia craniiformis

Occasional2 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional2 obs.

Inocybe dulciolens

Rare2 obs.

Celticecis spiniformis

Rare1 obs.

Chrysops geminatus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Steuben County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Angola

Importance: 0.37

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Failing Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Steuben County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Angola

Importance: 0.37

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Failing Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Angola

+4900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Mycena filopes

Iodine Bonnet

Very Common5 obs.

Hylodesmum glutinosum

clustered-leaved tick-trefoil

Very Common4 obs.

Lactarius mutabilis

Very Common3 obs.

Dipsacus laciniatus

Laciniate Teasel

Very Common3 obs.

Tricholoma fulvum

Birch Knight

Very Common3 obs.

Lotus corniculatus

Garden bird's-foot-trefoil

Common2 obs.

Thelypteris palustris

Meadow Fern

Common2 obs.

Anemone virginiana

Thimbleweed

Common2 obs.

Lycoperdon excipuliforme

Pestle-Shaped Puffball

Common2 obs.

Cortinarius atkinsonianus

Common2 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Common2 obs.

Ostrya virginiana

Leverwood

Occasional2 obs.

Utricularia purpurea

Spotted Bladderwort

Occasional2 obs.

Amanita multisquamosa

Occasional2 obs.

Agaricus leptocaulis

Occasional2 obs.

Calvatia craniiformis

Occasional2 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional2 obs.

Inocybe dulciolens

Rare2 obs.

Celticecis spiniformis

Rare1 obs.

Chrysops geminatus

Rare1 obs.

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