Lincoln State Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Lincoln State Park ecosystem supports 45 documented wildlife species across 35 taxonomic genera. Located in Spencer County, Indiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Spencer County nearby has 38% more documented species, Lincoln State Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 100 Spencer County County natural areas, placing it in the 92th 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common13 species

Occasional14 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 100 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Spencer County

-38% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 45 total documented species.

Podosphaera phytoptophila

Very Common1 obs.

Russula compacta

Fishbiscuit Russula

Very Common1 obs.

Lycoperdon perlatum

Common Puffball

Very Common1 obs.

Ramaria calvodistalis

Very Common1 obs.

Apios americana

Apios

Very Common1 obs.

Russula crustosa

Green Quilt Russula

Common1 obs.

Amanita spreta

Common1 obs.

Amanita elongata

Peck'S Yellow Dust Amanita

Common1 obs.

Russula dissimulans

Common1 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Common1 obs.

Coltricia cinnamomea

Shiny Cinnamon Polypore

Common1 obs.

Ramaria subbotrytis

Occasional1 obs.

Amanita canescens

Golden Threads Lepidella

Occasional1 obs.

Humaria hemisphaerica

Glazed Cup

Occasional1 obs.

Lepiota clypeolaria

Shield Dapperling

Occasional1 obs.

Clavulinopsis aurantiocinnabarina

Occasional1 obs.

Collybiopsis luxurians

Occasional1 obs.

Imleria pallida

Rare1 obs.

Amanita magnivelaris

Rare1 obs.

Vanderbylia robiniophila

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Spencer County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Spencer County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-38% vs. current

Santa Claus

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-43% vs. current

Lincoln State Park

Importance: 0.70

45 species

0% vs. current

Gentryville

Importance: 0.70

43 species

+5% vs. current

Dale

Importance: 0.70

18 species

+150% vs. current

Rockport

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+221% vs. current

Grandview

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+463% vs. current

Chrisney

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+650% 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 Spencer County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 45 total documented species.

Podosphaera phytoptophila

Very Common1 obs.

Russula compacta

Fishbiscuit Russula

Very Common1 obs.

Lycoperdon perlatum

Common Puffball

Very Common1 obs.

Ramaria calvodistalis

Very Common1 obs.

Apios americana

Apios

Very Common1 obs.

Russula crustosa

Green Quilt Russula

Common1 obs.

Amanita spreta

Common1 obs.

Amanita elongata

Peck'S Yellow Dust Amanita

Common1 obs.

Russula dissimulans

Common1 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Common1 obs.

Coltricia cinnamomea

Shiny Cinnamon Polypore

Common1 obs.

Ramaria subbotrytis

Occasional1 obs.

Amanita canescens

Golden Threads Lepidella

Occasional1 obs.

Humaria hemisphaerica

Glazed Cup

Occasional1 obs.

Lepiota clypeolaria

Shield Dapperling

Occasional1 obs.

Clavulinopsis aurantiocinnabarina

Occasional1 obs.

Collybiopsis luxurians

Occasional1 obs.

Imleria pallida

Rare1 obs.

Amanita magnivelaris

Rare1 obs.

Vanderbylia robiniophila

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Spencer County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Spencer County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-38% vs. current

Santa Claus

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-43% vs. current

Lincoln State Park

Importance: 0.70

45 species

0% vs. current

Gentryville

Importance: 0.70

43 species

+5% vs. current

Dale

Importance: 0.70

18 species

+150% vs. current

Rockport

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+221% vs. current

Grandview

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+463% vs. current

Chrisney

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+650% 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common13 species

Occasional14 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 100 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Spencer County

-38% species diversity