Jefferson County

Ecosystem Overview

The Jefferson County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Jefferson 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 Madison, Jefferson County hosts 3233% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Jefferson County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 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. Madison

+3233% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Lepiota maculans

Very Common7 obs.

Delphinium tricorne

dwarf larkspur

Very Common5 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common4 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common3 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common3 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Common3 obs.

Eurycea lucifuga

Cave Salamander

Common3 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common3 obs.

Russula amoenolens

Camembert Brittlegill

Common2 obs.

Resupinatus alboniger

Common2 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common2 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Occasional2 obs.

Plethodon dorsalis

Northern Zigzag Salamander

Occasional2 obs.

Stereum lobatum

Occasional2 obs.

Polemonium reptans

Creeping Polemonium

Occasional2 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Occasional2 obs.

Trillium sessile

Toadshade

Occasional2 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Rare2 obs.

Desmognathus fuscus

Northern dusky salamander

Rare2 obs.

Verrucosa arenata

orb weavers

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Jefferson County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Madison

Importance: 0.39

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Hanover

Importance: 0.31

17 species

+488% 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 Jefferson County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Jefferson County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Madison

Importance: 0.39

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Hanover

Importance: 0.31

17 species

+488% 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. Madison

+3233% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Lepiota maculans

Very Common7 obs.

Delphinium tricorne

dwarf larkspur

Very Common5 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common4 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common3 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common3 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Common3 obs.

Eurycea lucifuga

Cave Salamander

Common3 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common3 obs.

Russula amoenolens

Camembert Brittlegill

Common2 obs.

Resupinatus alboniger

Common2 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common2 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Occasional2 obs.

Plethodon dorsalis

Northern Zigzag Salamander

Occasional2 obs.

Stereum lobatum

Occasional2 obs.

Polemonium reptans

Creeping Polemonium

Occasional2 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Occasional2 obs.

Trillium sessile

Toadshade

Occasional2 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Rare2 obs.

Desmognathus fuscus

Northern dusky salamander

Rare2 obs.

Verrucosa arenata

orb weavers

Rare2 obs.

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