Highland Heights

Ecosystem Overview

The Highland Heights ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Campbell County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Fort Thomas, Highland Heights hosts 400% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 14 Campbell County County natural areas, placing it in the 93th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 14 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Fort Thomas

+400% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Very Common6 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Very Common5 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common4 obs.

Hemaris diffinis

Snowberry Clearwing

Very Common3 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Very Common3 obs.

Anthidium oblongatum

Common3 obs.

Burnsius communis

Common Checkered-Skipper

Common3 obs.

Physalis longifolia

common ground-cherry

Common3 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Common3 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Common2 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional2 obs.

Pontia protodice

Checkered White

Occasional2 obs.

Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani

grey club-rush

Occasional2 obs.

Helophilus fasciatus

Narrow-Headed Marsh Fly

Occasional2 obs.

Archilestes grandis

Great Spreadwing

Occasional2 obs.

Veronica polita

grey speedwell

Occasional2 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Rare2 obs.

Tramea lacerata

Black Saddlebags

Rare2 obs.

Megacyllene robiniae

Locust Borer

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+223%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Campbell County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Fort Thomas

Importance: 0.41

20 species

+400% vs. current

Campbell County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Newport

Importance: 0.39

27 species

+270% vs. current

Alexandria

Importance: 0.35

51 species

+96% vs. current

Dayton

Importance: 0.28

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Bellevue

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Wilder

Importance: 0.27

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Cold Spring

Importance: 0.25

37 species

+170% 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 Ranking

100

Species Count

+223%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Campbell County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Fort Thomas

Importance: 0.41

20 species

+400% vs. current

Campbell County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Newport

Importance: 0.39

27 species

+270% vs. current

Alexandria

Importance: 0.35

51 species

+96% vs. current

Dayton

Importance: 0.28

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Bellevue

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Wilder

Importance: 0.27

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Cold Spring

Importance: 0.25

37 species

+170% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 14 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Fort Thomas

+400% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Very Common6 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Very Common5 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common4 obs.

Hemaris diffinis

Snowberry Clearwing

Very Common3 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Very Common3 obs.

Anthidium oblongatum

Common3 obs.

Burnsius communis

Common Checkered-Skipper

Common3 obs.

Physalis longifolia

common ground-cherry

Common3 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Common3 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Common2 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional2 obs.

Pontia protodice

Checkered White

Occasional2 obs.

Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani

grey club-rush

Occasional2 obs.

Helophilus fasciatus

Narrow-Headed Marsh Fly

Occasional2 obs.

Archilestes grandis

Great Spreadwing

Occasional2 obs.

Veronica polita

grey speedwell

Occasional2 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Rare2 obs.

Tramea lacerata

Black Saddlebags

Rare2 obs.

Megacyllene robiniae

Locust Borer

Rare2 obs.

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