Ripley County
Ecosystem Overview
The Ripley County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in ripley 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 Hahn Reservoir, Ripley County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 ripley county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Trametes versicolor
Turkeytail
Baeolophus bicolor
tufted titmouse
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Sayornis phoebe
Eastern Phoebe
Toxostoma rufum
brown thrasher
Sialia sialis
Eastern Bluebird
Colaptes auratus
common flicker
Inosperma mutatum
Ductifera pululahuana
Hygrocybe conica
Blackening Wax-Cap
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Dryocopus pileatus
Pileated Woodpecker
Pseudosperma friabile
Leucoagaricus dacrytus
Lactarius subserifluus
Jeffersonia diphylla
twinleaf
Crepidotus applanatus
Lepomis megalotis
Longear Sunfish
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