Terre Haute
Ecosystem Overview
The Terre Haute ecosystem supports 34 documented wildlife species across 33 taxonomic genera. Located in vigo county, indiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Vigo County nearby has 66% more documented species, Terre Haute offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 vigo county County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 34 total documented species.
Plethodon cinereus
Eastern Red-Backed Salamander
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Podophyllum peltatum
Mayapple
Trifolium repens
Dutch clover
Cicindela sexguttata
Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle
Platycryptus undatus
Tan Jumping Spider
Scolopocryptops sexspinosus
Luxilus chrysocephalus
Striped Shiner
Lepomis megalotis
Longear Sunfish
Scalopus aquaticus
Eastern Mole
Flavoparmelia caperata
Common Greenshield Lichen
Onoclea sensibilis
Polypod Brake
Carex grayi
Gray'S Bur Sedge
Trillium recurvatum
Prairie Trillium
Crocus kotschyanus
Kotschy's crocus
Galanthus nivalis
common snowdrop
Passiflora incarnata
maypop
Reynoutria japonica
Japanese Knotweed
Persicaria virginiana
American Jumpseed
Hydrophyllum appendiculatum
appendaged waterleaf
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Vigo County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Terre Hautewithin Vigo County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.