McKee

Ecosystem Overview

The McKee ecosystem supports 9 documented wildlife species across 8 taxonomic genera. Located in Jackson County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Jackson County nearby has 89% more documented species, McKee offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #26 for species diversity among 100 Jackson County County natural areas, placing it in the 74th 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

#26

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#26 of 100 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. Jackson County

-89% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.43 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Very Common0.36 obs.

Impatiens capensis

Snapweed

Very Common0.3 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Very Common0.1 obs.

Conocephalum salebrosum

Snakewort

Very Common0.04 obs.

Xanthorhiza simplicissima

Yellowroot

Common0.04 obs.

Hepatica americana

American Hepatica

Common0.03 obs.

Impatiens pallida

Jewelweed

Common0.02 obs.

Phlox paniculata

Phlox

Common0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-80%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Jackson County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Jackson County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-89% vs. current

Annville

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+13% vs. current

Clover Bottom

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-89% vs. current

Morrill

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-89% vs. current

Threelinks

Importance: 0.50

76 species

-88% vs. current

Kerby Knob

Importance: 0.50

10 species

-10% vs. current

Flat Lick Falls

Importance: 0.50

9 species

0% vs. current

Bradshaw

Importance: 0.50

8 species

+13% 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 Jackson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-80%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Jackson County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Jackson County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-89% vs. current

Annville

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+13% vs. current

Clover Bottom

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-89% vs. current

Morrill

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-89% vs. current

Threelinks

Importance: 0.50

76 species

-88% vs. current

Kerby Knob

Importance: 0.50

10 species

-10% vs. current

Flat Lick Falls

Importance: 0.50

9 species

0% vs. current

Bradshaw

Importance: 0.50

8 species

+13% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.43 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Very Common0.36 obs.

Impatiens capensis

Snapweed

Very Common0.3 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Very Common0.1 obs.

Conocephalum salebrosum

Snakewort

Very Common0.04 obs.

Xanthorhiza simplicissima

Yellowroot

Common0.04 obs.

Hepatica americana

American Hepatica

Common0.03 obs.

Impatiens pallida

Jewelweed

Common0.02 obs.

Phlox paniculata

Phlox

Common0.02 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

#26

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#26 of 100 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. Jackson County

-89% species diversity