Gibson County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Gibson County ecosystem supports 63 documented wildlife species across 60 taxonomic genera. Located in Gibson County, Indiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Princeton, Gibson County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 Gibson County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Princeton

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.

Pachypsylla venusta

Very Common2 obs.

Caryomyia asteris

Very Common2 obs.

Hericium erinaceus

Lion'S-Mane Mushroom

Very Common2 obs.

Carex grayi

Gray'S Bur Sedge

Very Common2 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Very Common1 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Common1 obs.

Smicronyx sculpticollis

Common1 obs.

Arundinaria gigantea

switch cane

Common1 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Northern Sea Oats

Common1 obs.

Limosa limosa

Black-tailed Godwit

Occasional1 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-eyed Vireo

Occasional1 obs.

Hylocichla mustelina

Wood Thrush

Occasional1 obs.

Selaginella eclipes

meadow spikemoss

Occasional1 obs.

Boletinellus merulioides

Ash Tree Bolete

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Cinna arundinacea

Stout Wood Reed

Rare1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Rare1 obs.

Octotoma plicatula

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

Regional Rank

Out of 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Princeton

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.

Pachypsylla venusta

Very Common2 obs.

Caryomyia asteris

Very Common2 obs.

Hericium erinaceus

Lion'S-Mane Mushroom

Very Common2 obs.

Carex grayi

Gray'S Bur Sedge

Very Common2 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Very Common1 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Common1 obs.

Smicronyx sculpticollis

Common1 obs.

Arundinaria gigantea

switch cane

Common1 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Northern Sea Oats

Common1 obs.

Limosa limosa

Black-tailed Godwit

Occasional1 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-eyed Vireo

Occasional1 obs.

Hylocichla mustelina

Wood Thrush

Occasional1 obs.

Selaginella eclipes

meadow spikemoss

Occasional1 obs.

Boletinellus merulioides

Ash Tree Bolete

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Cinna arundinacea

Stout Wood Reed

Rare1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Rare1 obs.

Octotoma plicatula

Rare1 obs.

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