Clinton

Ecosystem Overview

The Clinton ecosystem supports 5 documented wildlife species across 5 taxonomic genera. Located in Hickman County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 0 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Hickman County nearby has 94% more documented species, Clinton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #24 for species diversity among 56 Hickman County County natural areas, placing it in the 57th 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

#24

Regional Rank

Out of 56 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common1 species

Occasional2 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#24 of 56 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. Hickman County

-94% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 5 total documented species.

Cucumis sativus

Cucumber

Very Common1 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Very Common1 obs.

Sherardia arvensis

Field Madder

Very Common1 obs.

Acer saccharinum

Soft Maple

Very Common0.95 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Very Common0.51 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-87%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hickman County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Hickman County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-94% vs. current

Columbus

Importance: 0.70

59 species

-92% vs. current

Obion Creek Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+400% vs. current

Columbus-belmont State Park

Importance: 0.60

59 species

-92% vs. current

Columbus

Importance: 0.50

59 species

-92% vs. current

South Columbus

Importance: 0.50

58 species

-91% vs. current

Clinton

Importance: 0.50

5 species

0% vs. current

Moscow

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+400% 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

-87%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hickman County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Hickman County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-94% vs. current

Columbus

Importance: 0.70

59 species

-92% vs. current

Obion Creek Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+400% vs. current

Columbus-belmont State Park

Importance: 0.60

59 species

-92% vs. current

Columbus

Importance: 0.50

59 species

-92% vs. current

South Columbus

Importance: 0.50

58 species

-91% vs. current

Clinton

Importance: 0.50

5 species

0% vs. current

Moscow

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+400% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 5 total documented species.

Cucumis sativus

Cucumber

Very Common1 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Very Common1 obs.

Sherardia arvensis

Field Madder

Very Common1 obs.

Acer saccharinum

Soft Maple

Very Common0.95 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Very Common0.51 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

#24

Regional Rank

Out of 56 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common1 species

Occasional2 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#24 of 56 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. Hickman County

-94% species diversity