Dearborn County

Ecosystem Overview

The Dearborn County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Dearborn 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 Hidden Valley Lake, Dearborn County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Dearborn County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Hidden Valley Lake

+0% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

‌
‌
‌
‌

Biodiversity Highlights

‌

Species Distribution

Very Common‌

Common‌

Occasional‌

Rare‌

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

‌

Most Common Species

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

Baudoinia compniacensis

Angel's Share

Very Common8 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common7 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Very Common4 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common4 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common3 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Common3 obs.

Etheostoma caeruleum

Rainbow darter

Common3 obs.

Lepomis megalotis

Longear Sunfish

Common2 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Common2 obs.

Etheostoma flabellare

Fantail darter

Common2 obs.

Lythrurus fasciolaris

Scarlet Shiner

Common2 obs.

Hypentelium nigricans

Northern hog sucker

Occasional2 obs.

Manduca sexta

Carolina Sphinx

Occasional2 obs.

Sitta canadensis

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Occasional2 obs.

Erigeron philadelphicus

common fleabane

Occasional2 obs.

Micropterus dolomieu

Smallmouth Bass

Occasional2 obs.

Dolomedes triton

Six-Spotted Fishing Spider

Occasional2 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Rare2 obs.

Aphaenogaster tennesseensis

Rare1 obs.

Dasymutilla occidentalis

Common Eastern Velvet Ant

Rare1 obs.

Want the Complete Field Guide?

Get all 100 species with 3-4 high-quality images each, detailed descriptions, and a downloadable PDF for offline use.

Premium field guide includes identification tips, seasonal patterns, and professional layout optimized for field use.

Most Common Species

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

Want the Complete Field Guide?

‌
‌

‌

Get Your Personalized Field Guide

Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Dearborn County. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.

$6.99

Get Your Personalized Field Guide

Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Dearborn County. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.

Email Address (for delivery)

Your field guide will be delivered to this email address. Please double-check for accuracy.

$6.99

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Dearborn County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Aurora

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+9900% 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 Dearborn County County.

Regional Comparison

‌

Regional Ranking

‌

Species Count

‌

vs. Regional Average

‌

Nearby Natural Areas

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

About This Comparison

‌
‌
‌

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Dearborn County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Aurora

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+9900% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Hidden Valley Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Baudoinia compniacensis

Angel's Share

Very Common8 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common7 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Very Common4 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common4 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common3 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Common3 obs.

Etheostoma caeruleum

Rainbow darter

Common3 obs.

Lepomis megalotis

Longear Sunfish

Common2 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Common2 obs.

Etheostoma flabellare

Fantail darter

Common2 obs.

Lythrurus fasciolaris

Scarlet Shiner

Common2 obs.

Hypentelium nigricans

Northern hog sucker

Occasional2 obs.

Manduca sexta

Carolina Sphinx

Occasional2 obs.

Sitta canadensis

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Occasional2 obs.

Erigeron philadelphicus

common fleabane

Occasional2 obs.

Micropterus dolomieu

Smallmouth Bass

Occasional2 obs.

Dolomedes triton

Six-Spotted Fishing Spider

Occasional2 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Rare2 obs.

Aphaenogaster tennesseensis

Rare1 obs.

Dasymutilla occidentalis

Common Eastern Velvet Ant

Rare1 obs.

Want the Complete Field Guide?

Get all 100 species with 3-4 high-quality images each, detailed descriptions, and a downloadable PDF for offline use.

Premium field guide includes identification tips, seasonal patterns, and professional layout optimized for field use.