Hendricks County

Ecosystem Overview

The Hendricks County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 86 taxonomic genera. Located in Hendricks 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 Plainfield, Hendricks County hosts 376% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 Hendricks County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Plainfield

+376% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Trillium recurvatum

Prairie Trillium

Very Common8 obs.

Stellaria pubera

Very Common6 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Very Common6 obs.

Erigenia bulbosa

pepper-and-salt

Very Common6 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Very Common6 obs.

Erythronium albidum

white trout-lily

Common5 obs.

Aplectrum hyemale

Putty Root

Common4 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common4 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common4 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Forest Phlox

Common4 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Common4 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Occasional4 obs.

Uvularia grandiflora

Large-Flowered Bellwort

Occasional4 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Occasional4 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional4 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Occasional3 obs.

Delphinium tricorne

dwarf larkspur

Occasional3 obs.

Polemonium reptans

Creeping Polemonium

Rare3 obs.

Collinsonia canadensis

Northern Horsebalm

Rare3 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+203%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Hendricks County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Plainfield

Importance: 0.40

21 species

+376% vs. current

Danville

Importance: 0.36

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Brownsburg

Importance: 0.36

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Avon

Importance: 0.34

100 species

0% vs. current

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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 Hendricks County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+203%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Hendricks County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Plainfield

Importance: 0.40

21 species

+376% vs. current

Danville

Importance: 0.36

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Brownsburg

Importance: 0.36

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Avon

Importance: 0.34

100 species

0% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Plainfield

+376% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Trillium recurvatum

Prairie Trillium

Very Common8 obs.

Stellaria pubera

Very Common6 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Very Common6 obs.

Erigenia bulbosa

pepper-and-salt

Very Common6 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Very Common6 obs.

Erythronium albidum

white trout-lily

Common5 obs.

Aplectrum hyemale

Putty Root

Common4 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common4 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common4 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Forest Phlox

Common4 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Common4 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Occasional4 obs.

Uvularia grandiflora

Large-Flowered Bellwort

Occasional4 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Occasional4 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional4 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Occasional3 obs.

Delphinium tricorne

dwarf larkspur

Occasional3 obs.

Polemonium reptans

Creeping Polemonium

Rare3 obs.

Collinsonia canadensis

Northern Horsebalm

Rare3 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Rare3 obs.

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