Newport

Ecosystem Overview

The Newport ecosystem supports 27 documented wildlife species across 27 taxonomic genera. Located in Campbell 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. Compared to nearby Fort Thomas, Newport hosts 35% more species diversity. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 14 Campbell County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 14 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Fort Thomas

+35% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Very Common3 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Very Common2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common2 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Very Common1 obs.

Nectopsyche candida

Very Common1 obs.

Daktulosphaira vitifoliae

grape phylloxera

Common1 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Common1 obs.

Podarcis muralis

common wall lizard

Common1 obs.

Podiceps auritus

horned grebe

Common1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common1 obs.

Melanitta perspicillata

Surf Scoter

Occasional1 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Occasional1 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional1 obs.

Polygonia interrogationis

Question Mark

Occasional1 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Rare1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Rare1 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-32%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Campbell County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Fort Thomas

Importance: 0.41

20 species

+35% vs. current

Campbell County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-73% vs. current

Alexandria

Importance: 0.35

51 species

-47% vs. current

Highland Heights

Importance: 0.31

100 species

-73% vs. current

Dayton

Importance: 0.28

6 species

+350% vs. current

Bellevue

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+2600% vs. current

Wilder

Importance: 0.27

7 species

+286% vs. current

Cold Spring

Importance: 0.25

37 species

-27% 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 Campbell County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-32%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Campbell County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Fort Thomas

Importance: 0.41

20 species

+35% vs. current

Campbell County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-73% vs. current

Alexandria

Importance: 0.35

51 species

-47% vs. current

Highland Heights

Importance: 0.31

100 species

-73% vs. current

Dayton

Importance: 0.28

6 species

+350% vs. current

Bellevue

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+2600% vs. current

Wilder

Importance: 0.27

7 species

+286% vs. current

Cold Spring

Importance: 0.25

37 species

-27% 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 14 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Fort Thomas

+35% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Very Common3 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Very Common2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common2 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Very Common1 obs.

Nectopsyche candida

Very Common1 obs.

Daktulosphaira vitifoliae

grape phylloxera

Common1 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Common1 obs.

Podarcis muralis

common wall lizard

Common1 obs.

Podiceps auritus

horned grebe

Common1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common1 obs.

Melanitta perspicillata

Surf Scoter

Occasional1 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Occasional1 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional1 obs.

Polygonia interrogationis

Question Mark

Occasional1 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Rare1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Rare1 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Rare1 obs.

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