Vigo County

Ecosystem Overview

The Vigo County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Vigo County, Indiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Terre Haute, Vigo County hosts 194% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Vigo County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Terre Haute

+194% species diversity

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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Very Common4 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common4 obs.

Silene latifolia

Bladder campion

Very Common3 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common3 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Very Common2 obs.

Laportea canadensis

Canada Lettuce

Common2 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

American Jumpseed

Common2 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Common2 obs.

Circaea canadensis

Broadleaf Enchanter'S Nightshade

Common2 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Common2 obs.

Campanulastrum americanum

American bellflower

Common2 obs.

Asphondylia eupatorii

Occasional1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Neoxabea bipunctata

Two-spotted Tree Cricket

Occasional1 obs.

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Aphis nerii

oleander aphid

Occasional1 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Occasional1 obs.

Chrysaster ostensackenella

Rare1 obs.

Parectopa robiniella

Locust digitate leafminer

Rare1 obs.

Scytonotus granulatus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+194%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Vigo County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Terre Haute

Importance: 0.50

34 species

+194% 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 Vigo County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+194%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Vigo County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Terre Haute

Importance: 0.50

34 species

+194% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Terre Haute

+194% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Very Common4 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common4 obs.

Silene latifolia

Bladder campion

Very Common3 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common3 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Very Common2 obs.

Laportea canadensis

Canada Lettuce

Common2 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

American Jumpseed

Common2 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Common2 obs.

Circaea canadensis

Broadleaf Enchanter'S Nightshade

Common2 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Common2 obs.

Campanulastrum americanum

American bellflower

Common2 obs.

Asphondylia eupatorii

Occasional1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Neoxabea bipunctata

Two-spotted Tree Cricket

Occasional1 obs.

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Aphis nerii

oleander aphid

Occasional1 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Occasional1 obs.

Chrysaster ostensackenella

Rare1 obs.

Parectopa robiniella

Locust digitate leafminer

Rare1 obs.

Scytonotus granulatus

Rare1 obs.

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