West Lafayette
Ecosystem Overview
The West Lafayette ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 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 #3 for species diversity among 9 tippecanoe 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 100 total documented species.
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Tamiasciurus hudsonicus
Ecureuil Roux
Podophyllum peltatum
Mayapple
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Megascops asio
Eastern Screech-Owl
Sylvilagus floridanus
Lapin A Queue Blanche
Liriodendron tulipifera
Tulip Poplar
Harmonia axyridis
Harlequin ladybird
Cicindela sexguttata
Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle
Spinus tristis
American goldfinch
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
American White Pelican
Tachycineta bicolor
Tree/Violet-Green Swallow
Sanguinaria canadensis
Puccoon-Root
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Paleacrita vernata
Aix sponsa
wood duck
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Glechoma hederacea
ground ivy
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Tippecanoe County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near West 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 West Lafayettewithin Tippecanoe County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.