Beattyville

Ecosystem Overview

The Beattyville ecosystem supports 22 documented wildlife species across 22 taxonomic genera. Located in Lee County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lee County nearby has 71% more documented species, Beattyville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

vs. Lee County

-71% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Very Common0.84 obs.

Staphylea trifolia

Bladdernut

Very Common0.6 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Very Common0.58 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Very Common0.58 obs.

Tylozygus geometricus

Very Common0.5 obs.

Vinca minor

Myrtle

Common0.3 obs.

Danaus plexippus

Monarch

Common0.29 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Common0.26 obs.

Brasenia schreberi

Watershield

Common0.19 obs.

Arrenodes minutus

Common0.17 obs.

Prionoxystus robiniae

Carpenterworm

Common0.17 obs.

Malacosoma americana

Eastern Tent Caterpillar

Occasional0.17 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Occasional0.17 obs.

Stellaria pubera

Star Chickweed

Occasional0.1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Bead Fern

Occasional0.1 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional0.1 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Occasional0.09 obs.

Equisetum arvense

Scouringrush

Rare0.05 obs.

Polygonia comma

Eastern Comma

Rare0.05 obs.

Gelastocoris oculatus

Toad Bug

Rare0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lee County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Lee County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-71% vs. current

Cliffview Recreational Preserve

Importance: 0.60

79 species

-72% vs. current

Miller Fork Recreational Preserve

Importance: 0.60

61 species

-64% vs. current

Cave Fork Recreational Preserve

Importance: 0.60

59 species

-63% vs. current

Pendergrass-murray Recreational Preserve

Importance: 0.60

41 species

-46% vs. current

Cathedral Domain

Importance: 0.60

10 species

+120% vs. current

Beattyville

Importance: 0.60

9 species

+144% vs. current

Ross Creek Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+2100% 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 Lee County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lee County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Lee County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-71% vs. current

Cliffview Recreational Preserve

Importance: 0.60

79 species

-72% vs. current

Miller Fork Recreational Preserve

Importance: 0.60

61 species

-64% vs. current

Cave Fork Recreational Preserve

Importance: 0.60

59 species

-63% vs. current

Pendergrass-murray Recreational Preserve

Importance: 0.60

41 species

-46% vs. current

Cathedral Domain

Importance: 0.60

10 species

+120% vs. current

Beattyville

Importance: 0.60

9 species

+144% vs. current

Ross Creek Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+2100% 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

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

vs. Lee County

-71% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Very Common0.84 obs.

Staphylea trifolia

Bladdernut

Very Common0.6 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Very Common0.58 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Very Common0.58 obs.

Tylozygus geometricus

Very Common0.5 obs.

Vinca minor

Myrtle

Common0.3 obs.

Danaus plexippus

Monarch

Common0.29 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Common0.26 obs.

Brasenia schreberi

Watershield

Common0.19 obs.

Arrenodes minutus

Common0.17 obs.

Prionoxystus robiniae

Carpenterworm

Common0.17 obs.

Malacosoma americana

Eastern Tent Caterpillar

Occasional0.17 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Occasional0.17 obs.

Stellaria pubera

Star Chickweed

Occasional0.1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Bead Fern

Occasional0.1 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional0.1 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Occasional0.09 obs.

Equisetum arvense

Scouringrush

Rare0.05 obs.

Polygonia comma

Eastern Comma

Rare0.05 obs.

Gelastocoris oculatus

Toad Bug

Rare0.05 obs.

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