Switzerland County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Switzerland County ecosystem supports 75 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in Switzerland County, Indiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Patriot, Switzerland County hosts 150% more species diversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Patriot

+150% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common7.87 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common5.73 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Very Common5.64 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common5.38 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Wingstem

Very Common4.69 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common4.58 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common4.47 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Common4.25 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Common4.15 obs.

Delphinium tricorne

Dwarf Larkspur

Common3.68 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Blue Phlox

Common3.35 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Occasional3.26 obs.

Impatiens capensis

Snapweed

Occasional3.09 obs.

Araniella displicata

Sixspotted Orbweaver

Occasional3 obs.

Phacelia purshii

Miami-Mist

Occasional3 obs.

Hemaris diffinis

Bumblebee Moth

Occasional3 obs.

Agrilus cyanescens

Bluish Borer Beetle

Occasional3 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Rare2.8 obs.

Regina septemvittata

Queen Snake

Rare2.7 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

Tufted Titmouse

Rare2.66 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

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Patriot

+150% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common7.87 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common5.73 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Very Common5.64 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common5.38 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Wingstem

Very Common4.69 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common4.58 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common4.47 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Common4.25 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Common4.15 obs.

Delphinium tricorne

Dwarf Larkspur

Common3.68 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Blue Phlox

Common3.35 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Occasional3.26 obs.

Impatiens capensis

Snapweed

Occasional3.09 obs.

Araniella displicata

Sixspotted Orbweaver

Occasional3 obs.

Phacelia purshii

Miami-Mist

Occasional3 obs.

Hemaris diffinis

Bumblebee Moth

Occasional3 obs.

Agrilus cyanescens

Bluish Borer Beetle

Occasional3 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Rare2.8 obs.

Regina septemvittata

Queen Snake

Rare2.7 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

Tufted Titmouse

Rare2.66 obs.

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