Spencer County
Ecosystem Overview
The Spencer County ecosystem supports 75 documented wildlife species across 60 taxonomic genera. Located in spencer county, indiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Christmas Lake, Spencer County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 spencer county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.
Stelgidopteryx serripennis
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Campsis radicans
Trumpetvine
Trifolium repens
Dutch clover
Tritoxa incurva
Lepiota clypeolaria
Shield Dapperling
Procecidochares atra
Coltricia cinnamomea
Shiny Cinnamon Polypore
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Celtis laevigata
Sugarberry
Laccaria laccata
Deceiver
Impatiens capensis
orange balsam
Artomyces pyxidatus
Crown-Tipped Coral Fungus
Glyceria striata
Fowl Mannagrass
Commelina communis
Asiatic dayflower
Persicaria virginiana
American Jumpseed
Pachypsylla venusta
Lamium amplexicaule
henbit dead-nettle
Polemonium reptans
Creeping Polemonium
Xylocopa virginica
Carpenter bee
Chilocorus stigma
Twicestabbed Lady Beetle
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Spencer County
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Regional Wildlife Network
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