Monroe County

Ecosystem Overview

The Monroe County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Monroe 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. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 Monroe County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Bloomington

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Botrypus virginianus

Virginia Grapefern

Very Common27 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Very Common23 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common22 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Very Common22 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common20 obs.

Erigenia bulbosa

pepper-and-salt

Common19 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common17 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Common17 obs.

Trillium recurvatum

Prairie Trillium

Common16 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Common16 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Forest Phlox

Common16 obs.

Andersonglossum virginianum

Occasional15 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional15 obs.

Nerodia sipedon

Northern Water Snake

Occasional14 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Occasional14 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Wild Allspice

Occasional13 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional13 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Rare12 obs.

Plethodon dorsalis

Northern Zigzag Salamander

Rare12 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Rare12 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+257%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Monroe County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Bloomington

Importance: 0.51

100 species

0% vs. current

Cherry Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Ellettsville

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Griffy Reservoir

in Bloomington

Importance: 0.20

8 species

+1150% vs. current

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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

100

Species Count

+257%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Monroe County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Bloomington

Importance: 0.51

100 species

0% vs. current

Cherry Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Ellettsville

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Griffy Reservoir

in Bloomington

Importance: 0.20

8 species

+1150% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Bloomington

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Botrypus virginianus

Virginia Grapefern

Very Common27 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Very Common23 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common22 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Very Common22 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common20 obs.

Erigenia bulbosa

pepper-and-salt

Common19 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common17 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Common17 obs.

Trillium recurvatum

Prairie Trillium

Common16 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Common16 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Forest Phlox

Common16 obs.

Andersonglossum virginianum

Occasional15 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional15 obs.

Nerodia sipedon

Northern Water Snake

Occasional14 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Occasional14 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Wild Allspice

Occasional13 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional13 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Rare12 obs.

Plethodon dorsalis

Northern Zigzag Salamander

Rare12 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Rare12 obs.

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