Buffalo

Ecosystem Overview

The Buffalo ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 18 taxonomic genera. Located in Ohio 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 Ohio County nearby has 76% more documented species, Buffalo offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #16 for species diversity among 33 Ohio County County natural areas, placing it in the 52th 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

#16

Regional Rank

Out of 33 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#16 of 33 locations

52th percentile for diversity

vs. Ohio County

-76% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Labidomera clivicollis

Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle

Very Common0.35 obs.

Nerodia sipedon

Common Watersnake

Very Common0.27 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Very Common0.23 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Very Common0.21 obs.

Taxodium distichum

Bald Cypress

Very Common0.21 obs.

Darapsa myron

Hog Sphinx

Common0.2 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

Wineberry

Common0.19 obs.

Dorosoma cepedianum

Mud Shad

Common0.15 obs.

Lepomis megalotis

Creek Perch

Common0.15 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Sunfish

Common0.15 obs.

Conium maculatum

Hemlock

Common0.12 obs.

Hydrophyllum appendiculatum

Great Waterleaf

Occasional0.11 obs.

Sedum sarmentosum

Orpin Sarmenteux

Occasional0.11 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Occasional0.08 obs.

Plantago major

Plantain

Occasional0.08 obs.

Desmanthus illinoensis

Illinois Bundle-Flower

Occasional0.05 obs.

Acalypha virginica

Wax Balls

Occasional0.04 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Rare0.04 obs.

Aegopodium podagraria

Ashweed

Rare0.04 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-47%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ohio County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Ohio County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-76% vs. current

Rising Sun

Importance: 0.70

42 species

-55% vs. current

Rising Star Casino Resort

Importance: 0.60

40 species

-52% vs. current

The Links At Rising Star Casino Resort

Importance: 0.60

40 species

-52% vs. current

Rising Sun

Importance: 0.60

19 species

0% vs. current

Red Wolf Sanctuary

Importance: 0.60

10 species

+90% vs. current

Camp Shor

Importance: 0.50

42 species

-55% vs. current

Norths Landing

Importance: 0.50

11 species

+73% 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 Ohio County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-47%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ohio County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Ohio County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-76% vs. current

Rising Sun

Importance: 0.70

42 species

-55% vs. current

Rising Star Casino Resort

Importance: 0.60

40 species

-52% vs. current

The Links At Rising Star Casino Resort

Importance: 0.60

40 species

-52% vs. current

Rising Sun

Importance: 0.60

19 species

0% vs. current

Red Wolf Sanctuary

Importance: 0.60

10 species

+90% vs. current

Camp Shor

Importance: 0.50

42 species

-55% vs. current

Norths Landing

Importance: 0.50

11 species

+73% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

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

Labidomera clivicollis

Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle

Very Common0.35 obs.

Nerodia sipedon

Common Watersnake

Very Common0.27 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Very Common0.23 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Very Common0.21 obs.

Taxodium distichum

Bald Cypress

Very Common0.21 obs.

Darapsa myron

Hog Sphinx

Common0.2 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

Wineberry

Common0.19 obs.

Dorosoma cepedianum

Mud Shad

Common0.15 obs.

Lepomis megalotis

Creek Perch

Common0.15 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Sunfish

Common0.15 obs.

Conium maculatum

Hemlock

Common0.12 obs.

Hydrophyllum appendiculatum

Great Waterleaf

Occasional0.11 obs.

Sedum sarmentosum

Orpin Sarmenteux

Occasional0.11 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Occasional0.08 obs.

Plantago major

Plantain

Occasional0.08 obs.

Desmanthus illinoensis

Illinois Bundle-Flower

Occasional0.05 obs.

Acalypha virginica

Wax Balls

Occasional0.04 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Rare0.04 obs.

Aegopodium podagraria

Ashweed

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

#16

Regional Rank

Out of 33 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#16 of 33 locations

52th percentile for diversity

vs. Ohio County

-76% species diversity