Benham

Ecosystem Overview

The Benham ecosystem supports 26 documented wildlife species across 25 taxonomic genera. Located in Harlan 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 Harlan County nearby has 65% more documented species, Benham offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #16 for species diversity among 100 Harlan County County natural areas, placing it in the 84th 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

#16

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#16 of 100 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Harlan County

-65% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.

Battus philenor

Blue Swallowtail

Very Common1.01 obs.

Agkistrodon contortrix

Northern Copperhead

Very Common1 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Oleaster

Very Common0.35 obs.

Cladonia cristatella

British Soldier Lichen

Very Common0.14 obs.

Capnoides sempervirens

Pale Corydalis

Very Common0.14 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber

Common0.14 obs.

Cicindela patruela

Northern Barrens Tiger Beetle

Common0.14 obs.

Viola hastata

Spear-Leaf Violet

Common0.14 obs.

Hypoxis hirsuta

Common Goldstar

Common0.13 obs.

Antrostomus vociferus

Eastern Whip-Poor-Will

Common0.13 obs.

Viola pedata

Pansy Violet

Common0.13 obs.

Sceloporus undulatus

Fence Lizard

Occasional0.13 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Goosefoot

Occasional0.12 obs.

Conopholis americana

Squawroot

Occasional0.12 obs.

Umbilicaria mammulata

Smooth Rock Tripe

Occasional0.12 obs.

Lasallia papulosa

Common Toadskin Lichen

Occasional0.12 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Occasional0.08 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare0.01 obs.

Tussilago farfara

Clayweed

Rare0.01 obs.

Lilium superbum

Lily-Royal

Rare0.01 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-28%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Harlan County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Harlan County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-65% vs. current

Kentenia State Forest

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-67% vs. current

Cumberland

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-67% vs. current

Lynch

Importance: 0.70

20 species

+30% vs. current

Loyall

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+86% vs. current

Harlan

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+136% vs. current

Evarts

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+333% vs. current

Cranks Creek Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+420% 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 Harlan County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-28%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Harlan County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Harlan County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-65% vs. current

Kentenia State Forest

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-67% vs. current

Cumberland

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-67% vs. current

Lynch

Importance: 0.70

20 species

+30% vs. current

Loyall

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+86% vs. current

Harlan

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+136% vs. current

Evarts

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+333% vs. current

Cranks Creek Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+420% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.

Battus philenor

Blue Swallowtail

Very Common1.01 obs.

Agkistrodon contortrix

Northern Copperhead

Very Common1 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Oleaster

Very Common0.35 obs.

Cladonia cristatella

British Soldier Lichen

Very Common0.14 obs.

Capnoides sempervirens

Pale Corydalis

Very Common0.14 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber

Common0.14 obs.

Cicindela patruela

Northern Barrens Tiger Beetle

Common0.14 obs.

Viola hastata

Spear-Leaf Violet

Common0.14 obs.

Hypoxis hirsuta

Common Goldstar

Common0.13 obs.

Antrostomus vociferus

Eastern Whip-Poor-Will

Common0.13 obs.

Viola pedata

Pansy Violet

Common0.13 obs.

Sceloporus undulatus

Fence Lizard

Occasional0.13 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Goosefoot

Occasional0.12 obs.

Conopholis americana

Squawroot

Occasional0.12 obs.

Umbilicaria mammulata

Smooth Rock Tripe

Occasional0.12 obs.

Lasallia papulosa

Common Toadskin Lichen

Occasional0.12 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Occasional0.08 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare0.01 obs.

Tussilago farfara

Clayweed

Rare0.01 obs.

Lilium superbum

Lily-Royal

Rare0.01 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

#16

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#16 of 100 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Harlan County

-65% species diversity