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 #10 for species diversity among 100 Spencer County County natural areas, placing it in the 90th 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common13 species

Occasional14 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 100 locations

90th 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.

Ramaria calvodistalis

Very Common1 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Very Common1 obs.

Humaria hemisphaerica

Glazed Cup

Very Common1 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Allspice

Very Common1 obs.

Imleria pallida

Very Common1 obs.

Amanita elongata

Peck'S Yellow Dust Amanita

Common1 obs.

Lycoperdon echinatum

Spiny Puffball

Common1 obs.

Lepiota clypeolaria

Shield Dapperling

Common1 obs.

Podosphaera phytoptophila

Common1 obs.

Amanita spreta

Common1 obs.

Russula compacta

Fishbiscuit Russula

Common1 obs.

Typhrasa gossypina

Wrinkled Psathyrella

Occasional1 obs.

Ramaria subbotrytis

Occasional1 obs.

Laccaria laccata

Deceiver

Occasional1 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Occasional1 obs.

Euphorbia corollata

American Spurge

Occasional1 obs.

Apios americana

Apios

Occasional1 obs.

Collybiopsis luxurians

Rare1 obs.

Amanita canescens

Golden Threads Lepidella

Rare1 obs.

Coltricia cinnamomea

Shiny Cinnamon Polypore

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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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

Most Common Species

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

Ramaria calvodistalis

Very Common1 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Very Common1 obs.

Humaria hemisphaerica

Glazed Cup

Very Common1 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Allspice

Very Common1 obs.

Imleria pallida

Very Common1 obs.

Amanita elongata

Peck'S Yellow Dust Amanita

Common1 obs.

Lycoperdon echinatum

Spiny Puffball

Common1 obs.

Lepiota clypeolaria

Shield Dapperling

Common1 obs.

Podosphaera phytoptophila

Common1 obs.

Amanita spreta

Common1 obs.

Russula compacta

Fishbiscuit Russula

Common1 obs.

Typhrasa gossypina

Wrinkled Psathyrella

Occasional1 obs.

Ramaria subbotrytis

Occasional1 obs.

Laccaria laccata

Deceiver

Occasional1 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Occasional1 obs.

Euphorbia corollata

American Spurge

Occasional1 obs.

Apios americana

Apios

Occasional1 obs.

Collybiopsis luxurians

Rare1 obs.

Amanita canescens

Golden Threads Lepidella

Rare1 obs.

Coltricia cinnamomea

Shiny Cinnamon Polypore

Rare1 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common13 species

Occasional14 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 100 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Spencer County

-38% species diversity