Irvine

Ecosystem Overview

The Irvine ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in Estill County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Estill County nearby has 80% more documented species, Irvine offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #20 for species diversity among 100 Estill County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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

#20

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#20 of 100 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Estill County

-80% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Ailanthus altissima

Ailanthus

Very Common15 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common2 obs.

Quercus imbricaria

Laurel Oak

Very Common1 obs.

Chenopodium album

Fat Hen

Very Common1 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Very Common0.91 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Common0.9 obs.

Verbena hastata

Ironweed

Common0.61 obs.

Cerastium glomeratum

Clammy Chickweed

Common0.31 obs.

Polemonium reptans

Greek Valerian

Common0.14 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Common0.13 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Common0.07 obs.

Silene virginica

Virginia Campion

Occasional0.05 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Oleaster

Occasional0.05 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Occasional0.05 obs.

Verbesina occidentalis

Occasional0.05 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Golden Cassia

Occasional0.04 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-16%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Estill County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Estill County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-80% vs. current

Ravenna

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+23% vs. current

Irvine

Importance: 0.60

9 species

+78% vs. current

Lily Mountain Nature Preserve

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+300% vs. current

Estill County Golf Club

Importance: 0.50

14 species

+14% vs. current

Ravenna

Importance: 0.50

13 species

+23% vs. current

West Irvine

Importance: 0.50

12 species

+33% vs. current

North Irvine

Importance: 0.50

10 species

+60% 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 Estill County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Ailanthus altissima

Ailanthus

Very Common15 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common2 obs.

Quercus imbricaria

Laurel Oak

Very Common1 obs.

Chenopodium album

Fat Hen

Very Common1 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Very Common0.91 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Common0.9 obs.

Verbena hastata

Ironweed

Common0.61 obs.

Cerastium glomeratum

Clammy Chickweed

Common0.31 obs.

Polemonium reptans

Greek Valerian

Common0.14 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Common0.13 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Common0.07 obs.

Silene virginica

Virginia Campion

Occasional0.05 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Oleaster

Occasional0.05 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Occasional0.05 obs.

Verbesina occidentalis

Occasional0.05 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Golden Cassia

Occasional0.04 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-16%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Estill County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Estill County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-80% vs. current

Ravenna

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+23% vs. current

Irvine

Importance: 0.60

9 species

+78% vs. current

Lily Mountain Nature Preserve

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+300% vs. current

Estill County Golf Club

Importance: 0.50

14 species

+14% vs. current

Ravenna

Importance: 0.50

13 species

+23% vs. current

West Irvine

Importance: 0.50

12 species

+33% vs. current

North Irvine

Importance: 0.50

10 species

+60% 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

#20

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#20 of 100 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Estill County

-80% species diversity