Hazard

Ecosystem Overview

The Hazard ecosystem supports 76 documented wildlife species across 76 taxonomic genera. Located in Perry 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. While Perry County nearby has 4% more documented species, Hazard offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 95 Perry County County natural areas, placing it in the 98th 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 95 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 95 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Perry County

-4% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Very Common2.74 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Amur Honeysuckle

Very Common2.42 obs.

Steatoda triangulosa

Triangulate Bud Spider

Very Common2 obs.

Pholcus phalangioides

Cobweb Spider

Very Common2 obs.

Actias luna

Luna Moth

Very Common2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Tenodera sinensis

Chinese Mantis

Common1.42 obs.

Larinioides cornutus

Furrow Orbweaver

Common1.42 obs.

Acharia stimulea

Common1 obs.

Dryocampa rubicunda

Rosy Maple Moth

Common1 obs.

Pyrus calleryana

Callery Pear

Common1 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Occasional1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Kildeer

Occasional1 obs.

Spilosoma congrua

Agreeable Tiger Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

Starling

Occasional1 obs.

Cyclocephala lurida

Occasional1 obs.

Tigrosa annexa

Rare1 obs.

Aeshna umbrosa

Shadow Darner

Rare1 obs.

Citheronia regalis

Regal Moth

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+145%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Perry County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Perry County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-4% vs. current

Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+986% vs. current

Buckhorn

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+1167% vs. current

Vicco

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3700% vs. current

Hazard

Importance: 0.60

28 species

+171% vs. current

Dice

Importance: 0.50

46 species

+65% vs. current

Stacy

Importance: 0.50

44 species

+73% vs. current

Engle

Importance: 0.50

36 species

+111% 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 Perry County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+145%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Perry County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Perry County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-4% vs. current

Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+986% vs. current

Buckhorn

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+1167% vs. current

Vicco

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3700% vs. current

Hazard

Importance: 0.60

28 species

+171% vs. current

Dice

Importance: 0.50

46 species

+65% vs. current

Stacy

Importance: 0.50

44 species

+73% vs. current

Engle

Importance: 0.50

36 species

+111% 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 95 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 95 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Perry County

-4% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Very Common2.74 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Amur Honeysuckle

Very Common2.42 obs.

Steatoda triangulosa

Triangulate Bud Spider

Very Common2 obs.

Pholcus phalangioides

Cobweb Spider

Very Common2 obs.

Actias luna

Luna Moth

Very Common2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Tenodera sinensis

Chinese Mantis

Common1.42 obs.

Larinioides cornutus

Furrow Orbweaver

Common1.42 obs.

Acharia stimulea

Common1 obs.

Dryocampa rubicunda

Rosy Maple Moth

Common1 obs.

Pyrus calleryana

Callery Pear

Common1 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Occasional1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Kildeer

Occasional1 obs.

Spilosoma congrua

Agreeable Tiger Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

Starling

Occasional1 obs.

Cyclocephala lurida

Occasional1 obs.

Tigrosa annexa

Rare1 obs.

Aeshna umbrosa

Shadow Darner

Rare1 obs.

Citheronia regalis

Regal Moth

Rare1 obs.

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