Elkhart County
Ecosystem Overview
The Elkhart County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in elkhart 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 Elkhart, Elkhart County hosts 178% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 10 elkhart county County natural areas, placing it in the 90th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Asclepias tuberosa
Chieger-Flower
Graptemys geographica
common map turtle
Asclepias syriaca
Virginia-Silk
Solanum carolinense
Apple-Of-Sodom
Oxyura jamaicensis
Ruddy Duck
Daktulosphaira vitifoliae
grape phylloxera
Eupatorium serotinum
late boneset
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Spinus tristis
American goldfinch
Rhus typhina
Staghorn sumac
Asclepias verticillata
Whorled Milkweed
Cygnus olor
Mute Swan
Xylocopa virginica
Carpenter bee
Bombus bimaculatus
Two-Spotted Bumble Bee
Baeolophus bicolor
tufted titmouse
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Marmota monax
Waldmurmeltier
Anaxyrus americanus
American Toad
Hyphantria cunea
Autumn Webworm
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Elkhart County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Elkhart County. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Elkhart Countywithin Elkhart County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.