Bloomington
Ecosystem Overview
The Bloomington ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in monroe 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. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 monroe 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.
Magicicada cassini
Cassini Periodical Cicada
Magicicada septendecim
Decim Periodical Cicada
Trillium recurvatum
Prairie Trillium
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Lonicera maackii
Bush Honeysuckle
Podophyllum peltatum
Mayapple
Euonymus fortunei
Winter creeper
Amblyomma americanum
Lone Star Tick
Sciurus niger
Cat Squirrel
Clematis terniflora
Sweet autumn virginsbower
Glechoma hederacea
ground ivy
Stylophorum diphyllum
Yellow Poppy
Arisaema triphyllum
Indian-turnip
Sedum ternatum
Woodland Stonecrop
Asterocampa celtis
Hackberry Emperor
Cichorium intybus
chicory
Fagus grandifolia
American Beech
Ornithogalum umbellatum
Nap-At-Noon
Sylvilagus floridanus
Lapin A Queue Blanche
Campostoma anomalum
Central Stoneroller
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Monroe County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Bloomington. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (4 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Bloomingtonwithin Monroe County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.