Anchorage

Ecosystem Overview

The Anchorage ecosystem supports 38 documented wildlife species across 38 taxonomic genera. Located in Jefferson County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Louisville nearby has 62% more documented species, Anchorage offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 31 Jefferson County County natural areas, placing it in the 81th 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 31 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 31 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Louisville

-62% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 38 total documented species.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common3 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common3 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Very Common2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Phoradendron leucarpum

eastern mistletoe

Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common2 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Common1 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common1 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Common1 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Occasional1 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Occasional1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional1 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Occasional1 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Occasional1 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Occasional1 obs.

Rumex obtusifolius

broad-leaved dock

Rare1 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Rare1 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Sleepingplant

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+3%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Jefferson County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Louisville

Importance: 0.62

100 species

-62% vs. current

Jeffersontown

Importance: 0.47

21 species

+81% vs. current

Jefferson County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-62% vs. current

St. Matthews

Importance: 0.44

66 species

-42% vs. current

Shively

Importance: 0.42

3 species

+1167% vs. current

Lyndon

Importance: 0.38

4 species

+850% vs. current

Crossgate

Importance: 0.38

4 species

+850% vs. current

Bellewood

Importance: 0.38

1 species

+3700% 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 Jefferson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+3%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Jefferson County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Louisville

Importance: 0.62

100 species

-62% vs. current

Jeffersontown

Importance: 0.47

21 species

+81% vs. current

Jefferson County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-62% vs. current

St. Matthews

Importance: 0.44

66 species

-42% vs. current

Shively

Importance: 0.42

3 species

+1167% vs. current

Lyndon

Importance: 0.38

4 species

+850% vs. current

Crossgate

Importance: 0.38

4 species

+850% vs. current

Bellewood

Importance: 0.38

1 species

+3700% 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 31 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 31 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Louisville

-62% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 38 total documented species.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common3 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common3 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Very Common2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Phoradendron leucarpum

eastern mistletoe

Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common2 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Common1 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common1 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Common1 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Occasional1 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Occasional1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional1 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Occasional1 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Occasional1 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Occasional1 obs.

Rumex obtusifolius

broad-leaved dock

Rare1 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Rare1 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Sleepingplant

Rare1 obs.

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