Shaker Village Of Pleasant Hill

Ecosystem Overview

The Shaker Village Of Pleasant Hill ecosystem supports 75 documented wildlife species across 66 taxonomic genera. Located in Mercer County, Kentucky, 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 Mercer County, Shaker Village Of Pleasant Hill hosts 1% more species diversity. This location ranks #63 for species diversity among 100 Mercer County County natural areas, placing it in the 37th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#63

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#63 of 100 locations

37th percentile for diversity

vs. Mercer County

+1% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-Orange

Very Common4.07 obs.

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Celticecis pilosa

Very Common3.82 obs.

Delphinium tricorne

Dwarf Larkspur

Very Common3.71 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common3.33 obs.

Verbesina virginica

Virginia Crownbeard

Very Common3.2 obs.

Polymnia canadensis

Leafcup

Common3.02 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Wingstem

Common3 obs.

Chlosyne nycteis

Silvery Checkerspot

Common2.63 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Blue Phlox

Common2.54 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Common2.27 obs.

Collinsia verna

Spring Blue-Eyed Mary

Common2.2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

Monarch

Occasional2 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Occasional2 obs.

Cisseps fulvicollis

Yellow-Collared Scape Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Occasional2 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Occasional2 obs.

Cosmos bipinnatus

Cosmos

Occasional2 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Rare2 obs.

Sedum pulchellum

Rare2 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Rare1.93 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+103%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mercer County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Mercer County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

+1% vs. current

Harrodsburg

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-1% vs. current

Burgin

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+971% vs. current

Anderson Dean Community Park

Importance: 0.60

12 species

+525% vs. current

Harrodsburg

Importance: 0.60

10 species

+650% vs. current

Shakertown

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-6% vs. current

Cornishville

Importance: 0.50

18 species

+317% vs. current

Bushtown

Importance: 0.50

16 species

+369% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Mercer County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+103%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mercer County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Mercer County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

+1% vs. current

Harrodsburg

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-1% vs. current

Burgin

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+971% vs. current

Anderson Dean Community Park

Importance: 0.60

12 species

+525% vs. current

Harrodsburg

Importance: 0.60

10 species

+650% vs. current

Shakertown

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-6% vs. current

Cornishville

Importance: 0.50

18 species

+317% vs. current

Bushtown

Importance: 0.50

16 species

+369% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-Orange

Very Common4.07 obs.

No image

Celticecis pilosa

Very Common3.82 obs.

Delphinium tricorne

Dwarf Larkspur

Very Common3.71 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common3.33 obs.

Verbesina virginica

Virginia Crownbeard

Very Common3.2 obs.

Polymnia canadensis

Leafcup

Common3.02 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Wingstem

Common3 obs.

Chlosyne nycteis

Silvery Checkerspot

Common2.63 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Blue Phlox

Common2.54 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Common2.27 obs.

Collinsia verna

Spring Blue-Eyed Mary

Common2.2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

Monarch

Occasional2 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Occasional2 obs.

Cisseps fulvicollis

Yellow-Collared Scape Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Occasional2 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Occasional2 obs.

Cosmos bipinnatus

Cosmos

Occasional2 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Rare2 obs.

Sedum pulchellum

Rare2 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Rare1.93 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#63

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#63 of 100 locations

37th percentile for diversity

vs. Mercer County

+1% species diversity