Ludlow

Ecosystem Overview

The Ludlow ecosystem supports 29 documented wildlife species across 29 taxonomic genera. Located in Kenton County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Covington nearby has 71% more documented species, Ludlow offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 15 Kenton County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 15 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 15 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Covington

-71% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 29 total documented species.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Very Common7 obs.

Persicaria longiseta

creeping smartweed

Very Common7 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Very Common5 obs.

Potentilla indica

yellow-flowered strawberry

Very Common4 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Very Common3 obs.

Chenopodium album

lambs quarters

Common3 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Common3 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common2 obs.

Magicicada cassini

Cassini Periodical Cicada

Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common1 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Common1 obs.

Calvatia gigantea

Giant Puffball

Occasional1 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Occasional1 obs.

Kretzschmaria deusta

Brittle Cinder

Occasional1 obs.

Eleusine indica

Indian goosegrass

Occasional1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Occasional1 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional1 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Rare1 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Canada Horseweed

Rare1 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kenton County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Covington

Importance: 0.46

99 species

-71% vs. current

Kenton County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-71% vs. current

Fort Mitchell

Importance: 0.33

14 species

+107% vs. current

Edgewood

Importance: 0.31

52 species

-44% vs. current

Fort Wright

Importance: 0.27

14 species

+107% vs. current

Crestview Hills

Importance: 0.27

6 species

+383% vs. current

Villa Hills

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+2800% vs. current

Mainstrasse Village

in Covington

Importance: 0.25

12 species

+142% 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 Kenton County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kenton County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Covington

Importance: 0.46

99 species

-71% vs. current

Kenton County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-71% vs. current

Fort Mitchell

Importance: 0.33

14 species

+107% vs. current

Edgewood

Importance: 0.31

52 species

-44% vs. current

Fort Wright

Importance: 0.27

14 species

+107% vs. current

Crestview Hills

Importance: 0.27

6 species

+383% vs. current

Villa Hills

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+2800% vs. current

Mainstrasse Village

in Covington

Importance: 0.25

12 species

+142% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 15 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 15 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Covington

-71% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 29 total documented species.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Very Common7 obs.

Persicaria longiseta

creeping smartweed

Very Common7 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Very Common5 obs.

Potentilla indica

yellow-flowered strawberry

Very Common4 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Very Common3 obs.

Chenopodium album

lambs quarters

Common3 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Common3 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common2 obs.

Magicicada cassini

Cassini Periodical Cicada

Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common1 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Common1 obs.

Calvatia gigantea

Giant Puffball

Occasional1 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Occasional1 obs.

Kretzschmaria deusta

Brittle Cinder

Occasional1 obs.

Eleusine indica

Indian goosegrass

Occasional1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Occasional1 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional1 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Rare1 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Canada Horseweed

Rare1 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Rare1 obs.

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