Posey County

Ecosystem Overview

The Posey County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 86 taxonomic genera. Located in Posey 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 New Harmony, Posey County hosts 4900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Posey County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. New Harmony

+4900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common14 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common9 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Very Common5 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common4 obs.

Phlox glaberrima

smooth phlox

Very Common4 obs.

Caryomyia asteris

Common3 obs.

Taxodium distichum

bald-cypress

Common3 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Common3 obs.

Caryomyia arcuata

Common3 obs.

Quercus stellata

post oak

Common3 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Common2 obs.

Caryomyia subulata

Occasional2 obs.

Taxodiomyia cupressiananassa

Occasional2 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional2 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Occasional2 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Occasional2 obs.

Quercus pagoda

cherry-bark oak

Occasional2 obs.

Mycena haematopus

Bleeding Fairy Helmet

Rare2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Rare2 obs.

Acraspis erinacei

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Posey County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

New Harmony

Importance: 0.39

2 species

+4900% 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 Posey County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Posey County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

New Harmony

Importance: 0.39

2 species

+4900% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. New Harmony

+4900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common14 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common9 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Very Common5 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common4 obs.

Phlox glaberrima

smooth phlox

Very Common4 obs.

Caryomyia asteris

Common3 obs.

Taxodium distichum

bald-cypress

Common3 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Common3 obs.

Caryomyia arcuata

Common3 obs.

Quercus stellata

post oak

Common3 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Common2 obs.

Caryomyia subulata

Occasional2 obs.

Taxodiomyia cupressiananassa

Occasional2 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional2 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Occasional2 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Occasional2 obs.

Quercus pagoda

cherry-bark oak

Occasional2 obs.

Mycena haematopus

Bleeding Fairy Helmet

Rare2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Rare2 obs.

Acraspis erinacei

Rare2 obs.

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