Putnam County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Putnam County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Putnam 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. Compared to nearby Greencastle, Putnam County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 Putnam County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Greencastle

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Conopholis americana

squawroot

Very Common3 obs.

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

Round Snowberry

Very Common3 obs.

Eurycea cirrigera

Southern Two-lined Salamander

Very Common3 obs.

Polemonium reptans

Creeping Polemonium

Very Common3 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common3 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Common3 obs.

Tradescantia subaspera

wide-leaf spiderwort

Common3 obs.

Phragmites australis

Common Reed

Common3 obs.

Rosa setigera

Climbing Rose

Common3 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Common3 obs.

Lobelia siphilitica

Blue Lobelia

Common3 obs.

Elymus hystrix

glumeless wildrye

Occasional3 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Occasional3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional2 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

American Dog Tick

Occasional2 obs.

Misumenoides formosipes

Whitebanded Crab Spider

Occasional2 obs.

Micrathena gracilis

Orb Weavers

Rare2 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Rare2 obs.

Bombus citrinus

Lemon cuckoo bumble bee

Rare2 obs.

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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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Greencastle

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Conopholis americana

squawroot

Very Common3 obs.

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

Round Snowberry

Very Common3 obs.

Eurycea cirrigera

Southern Two-lined Salamander

Very Common3 obs.

Polemonium reptans

Creeping Polemonium

Very Common3 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common3 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Common3 obs.

Tradescantia subaspera

wide-leaf spiderwort

Common3 obs.

Phragmites australis

Common Reed

Common3 obs.

Rosa setigera

Climbing Rose

Common3 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Common3 obs.

Lobelia siphilitica

Blue Lobelia

Common3 obs.

Elymus hystrix

glumeless wildrye

Occasional3 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Occasional3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional2 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

American Dog Tick

Occasional2 obs.

Misumenoides formosipes

Whitebanded Crab Spider

Occasional2 obs.

Micrathena gracilis

Orb Weavers

Rare2 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Rare2 obs.

Bombus citrinus

Lemon cuckoo bumble bee

Rare2 obs.

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