Boone County

Ecosystem Overview

The Boone County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Boone 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 Lebanon, Boone County hosts 1011% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Boone 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. Lebanon

+1011% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Very Common2 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common2 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Very Common2 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Very Common2 obs.

Hydrophyllum appendiculatum

appendaged waterleaf

Very Common2 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Common2 obs.

Cryptotaenia canadensis

Japanese Parsley

Common2 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Northern Sea Oats

Common2 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Common2 obs.

Packera glabella

cress-leaf groundsel

Common2 obs.

Aesculus glabra

American Buckeye

Common2 obs.

Chrysopilus thoracicus

Occasional2 obs.

Argiope trifasciata

orb weavers

Occasional2 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Occasional2 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Occasional2 obs.

Dipsacus fullonum

teasel

Occasional2 obs.

Neofavolus suavissimus

Occasional2 obs.

Cardamine douglassii

purple cress

Rare2 obs.

Lucidota atra

Black Firefly

Rare1 obs.

Charidotella sexpunctata

Golden Tortoise Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+163%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Boone County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Lebanon

Importance: 0.37

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Zionsville

Importance: 0.36

67 species

+49% 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 Boone County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+163%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Boone County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Lebanon

Importance: 0.37

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Zionsville

Importance: 0.36

67 species

+49% 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. Lebanon

+1011% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Very Common2 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common2 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Very Common2 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Very Common2 obs.

Hydrophyllum appendiculatum

appendaged waterleaf

Very Common2 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Common2 obs.

Cryptotaenia canadensis

Japanese Parsley

Common2 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Northern Sea Oats

Common2 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Common2 obs.

Packera glabella

cress-leaf groundsel

Common2 obs.

Aesculus glabra

American Buckeye

Common2 obs.

Chrysopilus thoracicus

Occasional2 obs.

Argiope trifasciata

orb weavers

Occasional2 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Occasional2 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Occasional2 obs.

Dipsacus fullonum

teasel

Occasional2 obs.

Neofavolus suavissimus

Occasional2 obs.

Cardamine douglassii

purple cress

Rare2 obs.

Lucidota atra

Black Firefly

Rare1 obs.

Charidotella sexpunctata

Golden Tortoise Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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