Fort Mitchell

Ecosystem Overview

The Fort Mitchell ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in Kenton County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Covington nearby has 86% more documented species, Fort Mitchell offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 15 Kenton County County natural areas, placing it in the 53th 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 Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 15 locations

53th percentile for diversity

vs. Covington

-86% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Very Common1 obs.

Diapheromera femorata

Common American Walkingstick

Very Common1 obs.

Neohelix albolabris

Eastern Whitelip

Very Common1 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Very Common1 obs.

Plethodon richmondi

Ravine Salamander

Very Common1 obs.

Flammulaster erinaceellus

Common1 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Common1 obs.

Acer nigrum

Rock Maple

Common1 obs.

Dryobius sexnotatus

Common1 obs.

Myrmecophilus pergandei

eastern ant cricket

Common1 obs.

Phidippus putnami

Common1 obs.

Acanthis flammea

Common Redpoll

Occasional1 obs.

Lucanus capreolus

Stag Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Apioperdon pyriforme

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-64%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kenton County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Covington

Importance: 0.46

99 species

-86% vs. current

Kenton County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-86% vs. current

Edgewood

Importance: 0.31

52 species

-73% vs. current

Ludlow

Importance: 0.28

29 species

-52% vs. current

Fort Wright

Importance: 0.27

14 species

0% vs. current

Crestview Hills

Importance: 0.27

6 species

+133% vs. current

Villa Hills

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+1300% vs. current

Mainstrasse Village

in Covington

Importance: 0.25

12 species

+17% 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

-64%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kenton County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Covington

Importance: 0.46

99 species

-86% vs. current

Kenton County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-86% vs. current

Edgewood

Importance: 0.31

52 species

-73% vs. current

Ludlow

Importance: 0.28

29 species

-52% vs. current

Fort Wright

Importance: 0.27

14 species

0% vs. current

Crestview Hills

Importance: 0.27

6 species

+133% vs. current

Villa Hills

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+1300% vs. current

Mainstrasse Village

in Covington

Importance: 0.25

12 species

+17% 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 Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 15 locations

53th percentile for diversity

vs. Covington

-86% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Very Common1 obs.

Diapheromera femorata

Common American Walkingstick

Very Common1 obs.

Neohelix albolabris

Eastern Whitelip

Very Common1 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Very Common1 obs.

Plethodon richmondi

Ravine Salamander

Very Common1 obs.

Flammulaster erinaceellus

Common1 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Common1 obs.

Acer nigrum

Rock Maple

Common1 obs.

Dryobius sexnotatus

Common1 obs.

Myrmecophilus pergandei

eastern ant cricket

Common1 obs.

Phidippus putnami

Common1 obs.

Acanthis flammea

Common Redpoll

Occasional1 obs.

Lucanus capreolus

Stag Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Apioperdon pyriforme

Occasional1 obs.

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