La Center

Ecosystem Overview

The La Center ecosystem supports 4 documented wildlife species across 4 taxonomic genera. Located in Ballard County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 1 frequently observed species and 0 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Ballard County nearby has 95% more documented species, La Center offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #20 for species diversity among 42 Ballard County County natural areas, placing it in the 52th 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 42 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common1 species

Common2 species

Occasional1 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#20 of 42 locations

52th percentile for diversity

vs. Ballard County

-95% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 4 total documented species.

Kerria japonica

Kerria

Very Common0.12 obs.

Poa annua

Annual Poa

Very Common0.05 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common0.05 obs.

Cyperus strigosus

False Nutsedge

Very Common0.04 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-90%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ballard County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Ballard County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-95% vs. current

Boatwright Wildlife Management Schedule

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-95% vs. current

Ballard Wma

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-95% vs. current

Wickliffe

Importance: 0.70

31 species

-87% vs. current

Kevil

Importance: 0.70

5 species

-20% vs. current

Barlow

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+100% vs. current

Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site

Importance: 0.50

23 species

-83% vs. current

Wickliffe

Importance: 0.50

23 species

-83% 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 Ballard County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-90%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ballard County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Ballard County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-95% vs. current

Boatwright Wildlife Management Schedule

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-95% vs. current

Ballard Wma

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-95% vs. current

Wickliffe

Importance: 0.70

31 species

-87% vs. current

Kevil

Importance: 0.70

5 species

-20% vs. current

Barlow

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+100% vs. current

Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site

Importance: 0.50

23 species

-83% vs. current

Wickliffe

Importance: 0.50

23 species

-83% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 4 total documented species.

Kerria japonica

Kerria

Very Common0.12 obs.

Poa annua

Annual Poa

Very Common0.05 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common0.05 obs.

Cyperus strigosus

False Nutsedge

Very Common0.04 obs.

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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 42 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common1 species

Common2 species

Occasional1 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#20 of 42 locations

52th percentile for diversity

vs. Ballard County

-95% species diversity