Griffy Reservoir

Ecosystem Overview

The Griffy Reservoir ecosystem supports 8 documented wildlife species across 8 taxonomic genera. Located in Monroe County, Indiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Bloomington nearby has 92% more documented species, Griffy Reservoir offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 5 Monroe County County natural areas, placing it in the 40th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 5 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. Bloomington

-92% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 8 total documented species.

Neogerris hesione

Very Common1 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Very Common1 obs.

Persicaria lapathifolia

Pale Smartweed

Very Common1 obs.

Blephilia hirsuta

Hairy Pagoda-Plant

Very Common1 obs.

Hibiscus laevis

scarlet rose-mallow

Very Common1 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Common1 obs.

Lindernia dubia

Moist-Bank Pimpernel

Common1 obs.

Scutellaria lateriflora

Side-Flowering Skullcap

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-84%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Monroe County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Bloomington

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-92% vs. current

Monroe County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-92% vs. current

Cherry Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+700% vs. current

Ellettsville

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+700% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Monroe County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-84%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Monroe County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Bloomington

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-92% vs. current

Monroe County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-92% vs. current

Cherry Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+700% vs. current

Ellettsville

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+700% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 5 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. Bloomington

-92% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 8 total documented species.

Neogerris hesione

Very Common1 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Very Common1 obs.

Persicaria lapathifolia

Pale Smartweed

Very Common1 obs.

Blephilia hirsuta

Hairy Pagoda-Plant

Very Common1 obs.

Hibiscus laevis

scarlet rose-mallow

Very Common1 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Common1 obs.

Lindernia dubia

Moist-Bank Pimpernel

Common1 obs.

Scutellaria lateriflora

Side-Flowering Skullcap

Common1 obs.

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