Carmel
Ecosystem Overview
The Carmel ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 84 taxonomic genera. Located in hamilton 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 Noblesville, Carmel hosts 426% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 7 hamilton county County natural areas, placing it in the 71th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Bombus griseocollis
Brown-belted Bumblebee
Perithemis tenera
Eastern Amberwing
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Plathemis lydia
Common Whitetail
Libellula luctuosa
Widow Skimmer
Anax junius
Green Darner
Lysimachia ciliata
Fringed Loosestrife
Celithemis eponina
Halloween Pennant
Libellula incesta
Slaty Skimmer
Libellula pulchella
Twelve-spotted Skimmer
Bombus bimaculatus
Two-Spotted Bumble Bee
Bombus fervidus
Yellow Bumble Bee
Spinus tristis
American goldfinch
Bombus auricomus
Black and Gold Bumble bee
Rosa setigera
Climbing Rose
Trametes versicolor
Turkeytail
Cygnus olor
Mute Swan
Sialia sialis
Eastern Bluebird
Pantala flavescens
Globe Wanderer
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Hamilton County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Carmel. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (4 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Carmelwithin Hamilton County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.