Perry County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Perry County ecosystem supports 78 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in Perry County, Indiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Cannelton, Perry County hosts 333% 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

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Cannelton

+333% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common3.83 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common3.67 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common3.32 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common3.02 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Very Common3 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch Clover

Common2.66 obs.

Chrosomus erythrogaster

Southern Redbelly Dace

Common2.55 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Common2.5 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard'S Cricket Frog

Common2.27 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Common2.22 obs.

Polemonium reptans

Greek Valerian

Common2.1 obs.

Impatiens capensis

Snapweed

Occasional2.04 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Occasional2.02 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Bead Fern

Occasional2.01 obs.

Philonix fulvicollis

Occasional2 obs.

Urnula craterium

Devil'S Urn

Occasional2 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Occasional2 obs.

Krigia biflora

Two-Flowered Cynthia

Rare2 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Rare2 obs.

Helianthus tuberosus

Sunchoke

Rare2 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

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Cannelton

+333% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common3.83 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common3.67 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common3.32 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common3.02 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Very Common3 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch Clover

Common2.66 obs.

Chrosomus erythrogaster

Southern Redbelly Dace

Common2.55 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Common2.5 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard'S Cricket Frog

Common2.27 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Common2.22 obs.

Polemonium reptans

Greek Valerian

Common2.1 obs.

Impatiens capensis

Snapweed

Occasional2.04 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Occasional2.02 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Bead Fern

Occasional2.01 obs.

Philonix fulvicollis

Occasional2 obs.

Urnula craterium

Devil'S Urn

Occasional2 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Occasional2 obs.

Krigia biflora

Two-Flowered Cynthia

Rare2 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Rare2 obs.

Helianthus tuberosus

Sunchoke

Rare2 obs.

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