Avon
Ecosystem Overview
The Avon ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in hendricks 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 Plainfield, Avon hosts 376% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 hendricks county County natural areas, placing it in the 80th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Trillium recurvatum
Prairie Trillium
Stellaria pubera
Dicentra cucullaria
turkey-corn
Erigenia bulbosa
pepper-and-salt
Sanguinaria canadensis
Puccoon-Root
Erythronium albidum
white trout-lily
Uvularia grandiflora
Large-Flowered Bellwort
Geranium maculatum
Wild Geranium
Aplectrum hyemale
Putty Root
Claytonia virginica
Eastern Springbeauty
Phlox divaricata
Forest Phlox
Erythronium americanum
trout-lily
Polemonium reptans
Creeping Polemonium
Collinsonia canadensis
Northern Horsebalm
Delphinium tricorne
dwarf larkspur
Mimulus alatus
winged monkeyflower
Scutellaria incana
Asimina triloba
Pawpaw
Plethodon cinereus
Eastern Red-Backed Salamander
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Hendricks County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Avon. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Avonwithin Hendricks County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.