Columbus

Ecosystem Overview

The Columbus ecosystem supports 59 documented wildlife species across 57 taxonomic genera. Located in Hickman County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Hickman County nearby has 23% more documented species, Columbus offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #19 for species diversity among 56 Hickman County County natural areas, placing it in the 66th 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

#19

Regional Rank

Out of 56 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#19 of 56 locations

66th percentile for diversity

vs. Hickman County

-23% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 59 total documented species.

Anaxyrus fowleri

Fowler'S Toad

Very Common3.25 obs.

Chrysopilus connexus

Very Common2.61 obs.

Leiobunum verrucosum

Very Common2.58 obs.

Acer negundo

Boxelder

Very Common2.55 obs.

Chrysopilus velutinus

Very Common2.49 obs.

Camponotus chromaiodes

Red Carpenter Ant

Common2.41 obs.

Potentilla indica

Mock Strawberry

Common2.27 obs.

Mazus pumilus

Japanese Mazus

Common2.17 obs.

Chauliognathus marginatus

Common1.83 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Common1.79 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Common1.72 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Occasional1.72 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Occasional1.7 obs.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Locust

Occasional1.56 obs.

Procyon lotor

Mapache

Occasional1.51 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch Clover

Occasional1.33 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Chinese Honeysuckle

Occasional1.3 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Rare0.99 obs.

Canoparmelia texana

Rare0.99 obs.

Photinus pyralis

Big Dipper Firefly

Rare0.98 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+79%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hickman County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Hickman County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-23% vs. current

Clinton

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+1080% vs. current

Obion Creek Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+5800% vs. current

Columbus-belmont State Park

Importance: 0.60

59 species

0% vs. current

Columbus

Importance: 0.50

59 species

0% vs. current

South Columbus

Importance: 0.50

58 species

+2% vs. current

Clinton

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+1080% vs. current

Nichols

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+5800% 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 Hickman County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+79%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hickman County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Hickman County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-23% vs. current

Clinton

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+1080% vs. current

Obion Creek Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+5800% vs. current

Columbus-belmont State Park

Importance: 0.60

59 species

0% vs. current

Columbus

Importance: 0.50

59 species

0% vs. current

South Columbus

Importance: 0.50

58 species

+2% vs. current

Clinton

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+1080% vs. current

Nichols

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+5800% 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

#19

Regional Rank

Out of 56 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#19 of 56 locations

66th percentile for diversity

vs. Hickman County

-23% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 59 total documented species.

Anaxyrus fowleri

Fowler'S Toad

Very Common3.25 obs.

Chrysopilus connexus

Very Common2.61 obs.

Leiobunum verrucosum

Very Common2.58 obs.

Acer negundo

Boxelder

Very Common2.55 obs.

Chrysopilus velutinus

Very Common2.49 obs.

Camponotus chromaiodes

Red Carpenter Ant

Common2.41 obs.

Potentilla indica

Mock Strawberry

Common2.27 obs.

Mazus pumilus

Japanese Mazus

Common2.17 obs.

Chauliognathus marginatus

Common1.83 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Common1.79 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Common1.72 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Occasional1.72 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Occasional1.7 obs.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Locust

Occasional1.56 obs.

Procyon lotor

Mapache

Occasional1.51 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch Clover

Occasional1.33 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Chinese Honeysuckle

Occasional1.3 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Rare0.99 obs.

Canoparmelia texana

Rare0.99 obs.

Photinus pyralis

Big Dipper Firefly

Rare0.98 obs.

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