Cliffview Recreational Preserve

Ecosystem Overview

The Cliffview Recreational Preserve ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 74 taxonomic genera. Located in Lee County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Lee County, Cliffview Recreational Preserve hosts 3% more species diversity. This location ranks #20 for species diversity among 100 Lee 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 Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#20 of 100 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Lee County

+3% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Oxydendrum arboreum

Sourwood

Very Common1.69 obs.

Ilex opaca

White Holly

Very Common1.48 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Very Common1.17 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Very Common1.13 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Very Common1.1 obs.

Oxalis dillenii

Wood-Shamrock

Common0.97 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Bluets

Common0.96 obs.

Armadillidium nasatum

Isopod

Common0.94 obs.

Libitioides sayi

Common0.94 obs.

Magnolia macrophylla

Big-Leaf Magnolia

Common0.77 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Common0.69 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Occasional0.61 obs.

Pinus strobus

Soft Pine

Occasional0.6 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

Fan Clubmoss

Occasional0.6 obs.

Omphalotus illudens

Jack O Lantern

Occasional0.6 obs.

Phyllocnistis insignis

Occasional0.55 obs.

Tridens flavus

Redtop

Occasional0.55 obs.

Lobelia puberula

Downy Lobelia

Rare0.55 obs.

Arnoglossum atriplicifolium

Pale Indian-Plantain

Rare0.55 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Rare0.55 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+126%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lee County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Lee County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

+3% vs. current

Beattyville

Importance: 0.70

22 species

+259% vs. current

Miller Fork Recreational Preserve

Importance: 0.60

61 species

+30% vs. current

Cave Fork Recreational Preserve

Importance: 0.60

59 species

+34% vs. current

Pendergrass-murray Recreational Preserve

Importance: 0.60

41 species

+93% vs. current

Cathedral Domain

Importance: 0.60

10 species

+690% vs. current

Beattyville

Importance: 0.60

9 species

+778% vs. current

Ross Creek Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+7800% 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 Lee County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Oxydendrum arboreum

Sourwood

Very Common1.69 obs.

Ilex opaca

White Holly

Very Common1.48 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Very Common1.17 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Very Common1.13 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Very Common1.1 obs.

Oxalis dillenii

Wood-Shamrock

Common0.97 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Bluets

Common0.96 obs.

Armadillidium nasatum

Isopod

Common0.94 obs.

Libitioides sayi

Common0.94 obs.

Magnolia macrophylla

Big-Leaf Magnolia

Common0.77 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Common0.69 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Occasional0.61 obs.

Pinus strobus

Soft Pine

Occasional0.6 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

Fan Clubmoss

Occasional0.6 obs.

Omphalotus illudens

Jack O Lantern

Occasional0.6 obs.

Phyllocnistis insignis

Occasional0.55 obs.

Tridens flavus

Redtop

Occasional0.55 obs.

Lobelia puberula

Downy Lobelia

Rare0.55 obs.

Arnoglossum atriplicifolium

Pale Indian-Plantain

Rare0.55 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Rare0.55 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+126%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lee County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Lee County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

+3% vs. current

Beattyville

Importance: 0.70

22 species

+259% vs. current

Miller Fork Recreational Preserve

Importance: 0.60

61 species

+30% vs. current

Cave Fork Recreational Preserve

Importance: 0.60

59 species

+34% vs. current

Pendergrass-murray Recreational Preserve

Importance: 0.60

41 species

+93% vs. current

Cathedral Domain

Importance: 0.60

10 species

+690% vs. current

Beattyville

Importance: 0.60

9 species

+778% vs. current

Ross Creek Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+7800% 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 Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#20 of 100 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Lee County

+3% species diversity