Marion County

Ecosystem Overview

The Marion County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 98 taxonomic genera. Located in Marion 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 Speedway, Marion County hosts 1900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 11 Marion County County natural areas, placing it in the 91th 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 11 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Speedway

+1900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common44 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common44 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common37 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Very Common32 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common31 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common24 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common24 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common24 obs.

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

Bonaparte's Gull

Common23 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Common23 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common22 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Occasional20 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional19 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Occasional19 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Occasional18 obs.

Trillium recurvatum

Prairie Trillium

Occasional18 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Occasional18 obs.

Euonymus fortunei

Winter creeper

Rare17 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare17 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Rare16 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Marion County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Speedway

Importance: 0.41

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Lilly Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% vs. current

White River Oxbow

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Duck Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Delaware Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Lilly Reflecting Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Beech Grove

Importance: 0.34

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Meridian Hills

Importance: 0.26

13 species

+669% 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 Marion County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Marion County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Speedway

Importance: 0.41

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Lilly Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% vs. current

White River Oxbow

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Duck Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Delaware Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Lilly Reflecting Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Beech Grove

Importance: 0.34

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Meridian Hills

Importance: 0.26

13 species

+669% 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 11 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Speedway

+1900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common44 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common44 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common37 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Very Common32 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common31 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common24 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common24 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common24 obs.

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

Bonaparte's Gull

Common23 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Common23 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common22 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Occasional20 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional19 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Occasional19 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Occasional18 obs.

Trillium recurvatum

Prairie Trillium

Occasional18 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Occasional18 obs.

Euonymus fortunei

Winter creeper

Rare17 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare17 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Rare16 obs.

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