Clay County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Clay County ecosystem supports 72 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in Clay County, Indiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Brazil, Clay County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 Clay County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Brazil

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.

Vulpes vulpes

fox, red fox

Very Common10 obs.

Canis latrans

Prairie Wolf

Very Common8 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Very Common6 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common4 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Very Common4 obs.

Lampropeltis calligaster

Prairie Kingsnake

Common3 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common3 obs.

Halyomorpha halys

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Common2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common2 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Common2 obs.

Pseudacris triseriata

Striped Chorus Frog

Common2 obs.

Limax maximus

Spotted leopard slug

Occasional2 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Occasional2 obs.

Mephitis mephitis

Striped Skunk

Occasional2 obs.

Sphex ichneumoneus

Great Golden Digger Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudodynerus quadrisectus

Occasional1 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Occasional1 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare1 obs.

Cycloneda munda

Polished Lady Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Brazil

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.

Vulpes vulpes

fox, red fox

Very Common10 obs.

Canis latrans

Prairie Wolf

Very Common8 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Very Common6 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common4 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Very Common4 obs.

Lampropeltis calligaster

Prairie Kingsnake

Common3 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common3 obs.

Halyomorpha halys

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Common2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common2 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Common2 obs.

Pseudacris triseriata

Striped Chorus Frog

Common2 obs.

Limax maximus

Spotted leopard slug

Occasional2 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Occasional2 obs.

Mephitis mephitis

Striped Skunk

Occasional2 obs.

Sphex ichneumoneus

Great Golden Digger Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudodynerus quadrisectus

Occasional1 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Occasional1 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare1 obs.

Cycloneda munda

Polished Lady Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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