Clark County

Ecosystem Overview

The Clark County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Clark 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 Jeffersonville, Clark County hosts 809% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Clark County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Jeffersonville

+809% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Very Common7 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common7 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Very Common6 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Very Common6 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common6 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Common6 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common5 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Common5 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Common5 obs.

Persicaria lapathifolia

Pale Smartweed

Common5 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common5 obs.

Plethodon dorsalis

Northern Zigzag Salamander

Occasional5 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional5 obs.

Amorpha fruticosa

False Indigo-Bush

Occasional5 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional5 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Occasional4 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Occasional4 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Rare4 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Rare4 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+733%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Clark County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Jeffersonville

Importance: 0.46

11 species

+809% vs. current

Deam Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Charlestown

Importance: 0.34

16 species

+525% vs. current

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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 Clark County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+733%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Clark County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Jeffersonville

Importance: 0.46

11 species

+809% vs. current

Deam Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Charlestown

Importance: 0.34

16 species

+525% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Jeffersonville

+809% species diversity

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Rare4 obs.

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