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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 61 total documented species.
Mayapple
Haymaids
Woodbine
Hedge Garlic
Ragweed
Blackcap

Buckthorn
Dulcamara
Wild Geranium
Poke

Buttonweed

Motherwort

Redroot
Modesty
Burningbush
Treacle-Berry
Horseweed
Dogbane
Butterflyweed
Wild Ginger
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The Fort Wayne ecosystem supports 61 documented wildlife species across 57 taxonomic genera. Located in Allen County, Indiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Allen County nearby has 21% more documented species, Fort Wayne offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.
Compared to 8 nearby locations in Allen County County, Indiana
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 Allen County County.