Indian Hills
Ecosystem Overview
The Indian Hills ecosystem supports 30 documented wildlife species across 27 taxonomic genera. Located in jefferson county, kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Louisville nearby has 70% more documented species, Indian Hills offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 31 jefferson county County natural areas, placing it in the 77th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 30 total documented species.
Taxodiomyia cupressiananassa
Lithobates sphenocephalus
Southern Leopard Frog
Abortiporus biennis
Blushing Rosette
Ricciocarpos natans
purple-fringed liverwort
Carex grayi
Gray'S Bur Sedge
Verbesina alternifolia
Alternate-Leaved Crownbeard
Hottonia inflata
American featherfoil
Scolecocampa liburna
Brochymena arborea
Anaxyrus fowleri
fowler's toad
Lithobates palustris
Pickerel Frog
Castor canadensis
Canadian beaver
Polystichum acrostichoides
dagger fern
Camassia scilloides
Atlantic camas
Galanthus nivalis
common snowdrop
Cephalanthus occidentalis
Honey-Bells
Asimina triloba
Pawpaw
Euonymus alatus
Winged Euonymus
Euonymus fortunei
Winter creeper
Bignonia capreolata
crossvine
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Jefferson County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Indian Hills. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (3 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Indian Hillswithin Jefferson County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.