Celery Bog

Ecosystem Overview

The Celery Bog ecosystem supports 34 documented wildlife species across 33 taxonomic genera. Located in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lafayette nearby has 66% more documented species, Celery Bog offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 9 Tippecanoe County County natural areas, placing it in the 44th 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 9 locations

44th percentile for diversity

vs. Lafayette

-66% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 34 total documented species.

Trachemys scripta

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

Very Common4 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common4 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common4 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Very Common3 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Very Common2 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Common2 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Common2 obs.

Catharus minimus

Grey-cheeked Thrush

Common2 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common1 obs.

Gambusia affinis

Mosquito fish

Occasional1 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Porzana carolina

Sora

Occasional1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional1 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional1 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Rare1 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Rare1 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-28%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tippecanoe County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Lafayette

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-66% vs. current

West Lafayette

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-66% vs. current

Tippecanoe County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-66% vs. current

Celery Bog

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+183% vs. current

Celery Bog

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3300% vs. current

Battle Ground

Importance: 0.30

60 species

-43% vs. current

Shadeland

Importance: 0.28

2 species

+1600% vs. current

Dayton

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+3300% 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 Tippecanoe County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-28%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tippecanoe County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Lafayette

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-66% vs. current

West Lafayette

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-66% vs. current

Tippecanoe County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-66% vs. current

Celery Bog

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+183% vs. current

Celery Bog

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3300% vs. current

Battle Ground

Importance: 0.30

60 species

-43% vs. current

Shadeland

Importance: 0.28

2 species

+1600% vs. current

Dayton

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+3300% vs. current

About This Comparison

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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 9 locations

44th percentile for diversity

vs. Lafayette

-66% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 34 total documented species.

Trachemys scripta

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

Very Common4 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common4 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common4 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Very Common3 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Very Common2 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Common2 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Common2 obs.

Catharus minimus

Grey-cheeked Thrush

Common2 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common1 obs.

Gambusia affinis

Mosquito fish

Occasional1 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Porzana carolina

Sora

Occasional1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional1 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional1 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Rare1 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Rare1 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Rare1 obs.

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