Fosters Ridge

Ecosystem Overview

The Fosters Ridge ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in Perry County, Indiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Perry County nearby has 76% more documented species, Fosters Ridge offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #49 for species diversity among 100 Perry County County natural areas, placing it in the 51th 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

#49

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#49 of 100 locations

51th percentile for diversity

vs. Perry County

-76% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.42 obs.

Passiflora lutea

Yellow Passionflower

Very Common0.23 obs.

Psaphida rolandi

Roland'S Sallow

Very Common0.1 obs.

Psaphida grandis

Gray Sallow

Very Common0.1 obs.

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Eupsilia sidus

Very Common0.1 obs.

Phigalia strigataria

Small Phigalia

Common0.1 obs.

Sericaglaea signata

Common0.1 obs.

Acleris chalybeana

Lesser Maple Leafroller

Common0.1 obs.

Acleris subnivana

Bent-Winged Acleris Moth

Common0.1 obs.

Eupsilia vinulenta

Straight-Toothed Sallow

Common0.1 obs.

Agonopterix canadensis

Canadian Agonopterix Moth

Common0.1 obs.

Chimoptesis pennsylvaniana

Occasional0.1 obs.

Pyreferra pettiti

Pettit'S Sallow

Occasional0.1 obs.

Lithophane antennata

Ashen Pinion

Occasional0.1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Occasional0.08 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Occasional0.06 obs.

Grifola frondosa

Hen Of The Woods

Occasional0.05 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Indian Wood Oats

Rare0.05 obs.

Zelus luridus

Pale Green Assassin Bug

Rare0.04 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Perry County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Perry County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-76% vs. current

Tell City

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-75% vs. current

Cannelton

Importance: 0.70

18 species

+6% vs. current

Troy

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+375% vs. current

Tell City

Importance: 0.60

11 species

+73% vs. current

Celina

Importance: 0.50

24 species

-21% vs. current

Siberia

Importance: 0.50

24 species

-21% vs. current

Uniontown

Importance: 0.50

21 species

-10% 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 Perry County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Perry County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Perry County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-76% vs. current

Tell City

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-75% vs. current

Cannelton

Importance: 0.70

18 species

+6% vs. current

Troy

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+375% vs. current

Tell City

Importance: 0.60

11 species

+73% vs. current

Celina

Importance: 0.50

24 species

-21% vs. current

Siberia

Importance: 0.50

24 species

-21% vs. current

Uniontown

Importance: 0.50

21 species

-10% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.42 obs.

Passiflora lutea

Yellow Passionflower

Very Common0.23 obs.

Psaphida rolandi

Roland'S Sallow

Very Common0.1 obs.

Psaphida grandis

Gray Sallow

Very Common0.1 obs.

No image

Eupsilia sidus

Very Common0.1 obs.

Phigalia strigataria

Small Phigalia

Common0.1 obs.

Sericaglaea signata

Common0.1 obs.

Acleris chalybeana

Lesser Maple Leafroller

Common0.1 obs.

Acleris subnivana

Bent-Winged Acleris Moth

Common0.1 obs.

Eupsilia vinulenta

Straight-Toothed Sallow

Common0.1 obs.

Agonopterix canadensis

Canadian Agonopterix Moth

Common0.1 obs.

Chimoptesis pennsylvaniana

Occasional0.1 obs.

Pyreferra pettiti

Pettit'S Sallow

Occasional0.1 obs.

Lithophane antennata

Ashen Pinion

Occasional0.1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Occasional0.08 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Occasional0.06 obs.

Grifola frondosa

Hen Of The Woods

Occasional0.05 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Indian Wood Oats

Rare0.05 obs.

Zelus luridus

Pale Green Assassin Bug

Rare0.04 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

#49

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#49 of 100 locations

51th percentile for diversity

vs. Perry County

-76% species diversity