Henry County

Ecosystem Overview

The Henry County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Henry 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 Castle, Henry County hosts 317% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Henry 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. New Castle

+317% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common9 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common8 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common6 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Very Common5 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common5 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Common4 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common4 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common3 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common3 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Common3 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common3 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Occasional3 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional3 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional3 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional3 obs.

Prochoerodes lineola

Large Maple Spanworm Moth

Occasional3 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Rare3 obs.

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Greenstriped Grasshopper

Rare2 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Henry County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

New Castle

Importance: 0.41

24 species

+317% vs. current

Westwood Park Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

6 species

+1567% 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 Henry County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Henry County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

New Castle

Importance: 0.41

24 species

+317% vs. current

Westwood Park Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

6 species

+1567% 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. New Castle

+317% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common9 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common8 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common6 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Very Common5 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common5 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Common4 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common4 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common3 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common3 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Common3 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common3 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Occasional3 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional3 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional3 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional3 obs.

Prochoerodes lineola

Large Maple Spanworm Moth

Occasional3 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Rare3 obs.

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Greenstriped Grasshopper

Rare2 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare2 obs.

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