Harrison County

Ecosystem Overview

The Harrison County ecosystem supports 91 documented wildlife species across 86 taxonomic genera. Located in Harrison County, Indiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Corydon, Harrison County hosts 727% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Harrison County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common27 species

Occasional27 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Corydon

+727% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 91 total documented species.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Very Common2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common2 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Very Common2 obs.

Symphyotrichum shortii

Short's aster

Very Common2 obs.

Dirca palustris

wicopy

Common2 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Common2 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Common2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Sedum ternatum

Woodland Stonecrop

Common2 obs.

Solidago sphacelata

Common2 obs.

Iris cristata

crested iris

Occasional2 obs.

Quercus stellata

post oak

Occasional2 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional2 obs.

Eurycea lucifuga

Cave Salamander

Occasional2 obs.

Celticecis capsularis

Occasional1 obs.

Caryomyia tubicola

Rare1 obs.

Olpodiplosis helianthi

Rare1 obs.

Toxomerus politus

Maize Calligrapher

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1200%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Harrison County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Corydon

Importance: 0.38

11 species

+727% vs. current

Palmyra

Importance: 0.27

2 species

+4450% 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 Harrison County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1200%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Harrison County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Corydon

Importance: 0.38

11 species

+727% vs. current

Palmyra

Importance: 0.27

2 species

+4450% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

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 Common19 species

Common27 species

Occasional27 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Corydon

+727% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 91 total documented species.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Very Common2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common2 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Very Common2 obs.

Symphyotrichum shortii

Short's aster

Very Common2 obs.

Dirca palustris

wicopy

Common2 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Common2 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Common2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Sedum ternatum

Woodland Stonecrop

Common2 obs.

Solidago sphacelata

Common2 obs.

Iris cristata

crested iris

Occasional2 obs.

Quercus stellata

post oak

Occasional2 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional2 obs.

Eurycea lucifuga

Cave Salamander

Occasional2 obs.

Celticecis capsularis

Occasional1 obs.

Caryomyia tubicola

Rare1 obs.

Olpodiplosis helianthi

Rare1 obs.

Toxomerus politus

Maize Calligrapher

Rare1 obs.

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