Lafayette
Ecosystem Overview
The Lafayette ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 98 taxonomic genera. Located in tippecanoe 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 #2 for species diversity among 9 tippecanoe county County natural areas, placing it in the 78th 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
Aix sponsa
wood duck
Sylvilagus floridanus
Lapin A Queue Blanche
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Phytolacca americana
American pokeweed
Trifolium repens
Dutch clover
Potentilla indica
yellow-flowered strawberry
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Dumetella carolinensis
Catbird
Egretta caerulea
Little Blue Heron
Oncopeltus fasciatus
Large Milkweed Bug
Lamium purpureum
Purple deadnettle
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Halyomorpha halys
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Daucus carota
wild carrot
Solanum dulcamara
bittersweet, woody nightshade
Bombus griseocollis
Brown-belted Bumblebee
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Tippecanoe County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Lafayette. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (4 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Lafayettewithin Tippecanoe County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.