Mishawaka
Ecosystem Overview
The Mishawaka ecosystem supports 57 documented wildlife species across 53 taxonomic genera. Located in saint joseph county, indiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby South Bend, Mishawaka hosts 14% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 8 saint joseph county County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 57 total documented species.
Sciurus niger
Cat Squirrel
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Poecile atricapillus
Black-capped chickadee
Arenaria serpyllifolia
Thyme-Leaf Sandwort
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Dumetella carolinensis
Catbird
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Poecilocapsus lineatus
Epargyreus clarus
Silver-Spotted Skipper
Bombus griseocollis
Brown-belted Bumblebee
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Lepomis macrochirus
Bluegill sunfish
Castor canadensis
Canadian beaver
Tamias striatus
eastern chipmunk
Marmota monax
Waldmurmeltier
Megaceryle alcyon
Belted Kingfisher
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Oxidus gracilis
Millipede
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Saint Joseph County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Mishawakawithin Saint Joseph County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.