Gary
Ecosystem Overview
The Gary ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 85 taxonomic genera. Located in lake 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 Hammond, Gary hosts 3% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 10 lake county County natural areas, placing it in the 80th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Lupinus perennis
Blue-Bean
Pedicularis canadensis
Wood Betony
Morus alba
White mulberry
Castilleja coccinea
Scarlet Paintbrush
Rhus aromatica
Squawbush
Rosa carolina
Carolina Rose
Lamium purpureum
Purple deadnettle
Hesperostipa spartea
porcupine bunchgrass
Nymphaea odorata
American white waterlily
Hypericum kalmianum
Kalm's St. John's-wort
Maianthemum stellatum
Starry False Lily Of The Valley
Phlox pilosa
prairie phlox
Asclepias syriaca
Virginia-Silk
Parnassia glauca
Glaucous Grass-Of-Parnassus
Aralia nudicaulis
Shotbush
Aquilegia canadensis
Colorado Columbine
Maianthemum racemosum
Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal
Asclepias tuberosa
Chieger-Flower
Lilium philadelphicum
Red Wood Lily
Botryosphaeria dothidea
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Lake County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Gary. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
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🌱 Specialized Habitats (4 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Garywithin Lake County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.