Hancock County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Hancock County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Hancock 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 Greenfield, Hancock County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 Hancock County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Greenfield

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Dipsacus fullonum

teasel

Very Common4 obs.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Honey Locust

Very Common3 obs.

Barbarea vulgaris

Garden yellowrocket

Very Common3 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Very Common2 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Very Common2 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common2 obs.

Carex grayi

Gray'S Bur Sedge

Common2 obs.

Dolomedes tenebrosus

Common2 obs.

Silphium perfoliatum

Cup Plant

Common2 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Common2 obs.

Erigenia bulbosa

pepper-and-salt

Common2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional2 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional2 obs.

Rosa setigera

Climbing Rose

Occasional2 obs.

Ranunculus recurvatus

Blisterwort

Occasional2 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional2 obs.

Cardamine hirsuta

hairy bitter-cress

Occasional2 obs.

Ratibida pinnata

Gray-Head Prairie-Coneflower

Rare2 obs.

Chalybion californicum

Rare2 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Rare2 obs.

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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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Greenfield

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Dipsacus fullonum

teasel

Very Common4 obs.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Honey Locust

Very Common3 obs.

Barbarea vulgaris

Garden yellowrocket

Very Common3 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Very Common2 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Very Common2 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common2 obs.

Carex grayi

Gray'S Bur Sedge

Common2 obs.

Dolomedes tenebrosus

Common2 obs.

Silphium perfoliatum

Cup Plant

Common2 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Common2 obs.

Erigenia bulbosa

pepper-and-salt

Common2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional2 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional2 obs.

Rosa setigera

Climbing Rose

Occasional2 obs.

Ranunculus recurvatus

Blisterwort

Occasional2 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional2 obs.

Cardamine hirsuta

hairy bitter-cress

Occasional2 obs.

Ratibida pinnata

Gray-Head Prairie-Coneflower

Rare2 obs.

Chalybion californicum

Rare2 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Rare2 obs.

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