New Castle
Ecosystem Overview
The New Castle ecosystem supports 24 documented wildlife species across 24 taxonomic genera. Located in henry county, indiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Henry County nearby has 76% more documented species, New Castle offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 henry county County natural areas, placing it in the 33th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.
Marmota monax
Waldmurmeltier
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Porcellio scaber
Common Rough Woodlouse
Sturnus vulgaris
starling
Cicindela sexguttata
Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle
Labidomera clivicollis
Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle
Vespula germanica
German Yellowjacket
Gnophomyia tristissima
Amaurobius ferox
Lithobates clamitans
Green Frog
Didelphis virginiana
Virginia-Opossum
Melanerpes carolinus
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Ipomoea purpurea
Tall morning-glory
Coccinella septempunctata
7-spot ladybird
Phidippus putnami
Procyon lotor
raccoon, northern raccoon
Vulpes vulpes
fox, red fox
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Henry County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement New Castlewithin Henry County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.