Ripley County

Ecosystem Overview

The Ripley County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in Ripley 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 Hahn Reservoir, Ripley County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Ripley County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Hahn Reservoir

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common11 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common4 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Very Common4 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Very Common3 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common3 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common3 obs.

Toxostoma rufum

brown thrasher

Common3 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common3 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Common3 obs.

Inosperma mutatum

Common3 obs.

Ductifera pululahuana

Common2 obs.

Hygrocybe conica

Blackening Wax-Cap

Occasional2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Occasional2 obs.

Pseudosperma friabile

Occasional2 obs.

Leucoagaricus dacrytus

Occasional2 obs.

Lactarius subserifluus

Occasional2 obs.

Jeffersonia diphylla

twinleaf

Rare2 obs.

Crepidotus applanatus

Rare2 obs.

Lepomis megalotis

Longear Sunfish

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Ripley County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Versailles Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% 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 Ripley County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Ripley County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Versailles Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Hahn Reservoir

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common11 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common4 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Very Common4 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Very Common3 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common3 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common3 obs.

Toxostoma rufum

brown thrasher

Common3 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common3 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Common3 obs.

Inosperma mutatum

Common3 obs.

Ductifera pululahuana

Common2 obs.

Hygrocybe conica

Blackening Wax-Cap

Occasional2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Occasional2 obs.

Pseudosperma friabile

Occasional2 obs.

Leucoagaricus dacrytus

Occasional2 obs.

Lactarius subserifluus

Occasional2 obs.

Jeffersonia diphylla

twinleaf

Rare2 obs.

Crepidotus applanatus

Rare2 obs.

Lepomis megalotis

Longear Sunfish

Rare2 obs.

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