Independence

Ecosystem Overview

The Independence ecosystem supports 55 documented wildlife species across 54 taxonomic genera. Located in Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Kentucky nearby has 45% more documented species, Independence offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #60 for species diversity among 294 Kentucky natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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

#60

Regional Rank

Out of 294 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common16 species

Occasional17 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#60 of 294 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Kentucky

-45% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 55 total documented species.

Magicicada cassini

Cassini Periodical Cicada

Very Common8 obs.

Sicifera dentata

Very Common3 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common2 obs.

Plethodon glutinosus

Northern Slimy Salamander

Very Common2 obs.

Eurycea cirrigera

Southern Two-lined Salamander

Very Common2 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common2 obs.

Phyllopalpus pulchellus

Handsome Trig

Common1 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Occasional1 obs.

Catogenus rufus

Occasional1 obs.

Hypercompe scribonia

Giant Leopard Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Carmenta bassiformis

Occasional1 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Occasional1 obs.

Hemaris diffinis

Snowberry Clearwing

Occasional1 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Rare1 obs.

Epilachna borealis

Squash Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Kentucky

Importance: 0.71

100 species

-45% vs. current

Louisville

Importance: 0.62

100 species

-45% vs. current

Frankfort

Importance: 0.51

49 species

+12% vs. current

Owensboro

Importance: 0.50

9 species

+511% vs. current

Hopkinsville

Importance: 0.48

7 species

+686% vs. current

Bowling Green

Importance: 0.47

52 species

+6% vs. current

Jeffersontown

Importance: 0.47

21 species

+162% vs. current

Paducah

Importance: 0.47

15 species

+267% 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 Kentucky.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Kentucky

Importance: 0.71

100 species

-45% vs. current

Louisville

Importance: 0.62

100 species

-45% vs. current

Frankfort

Importance: 0.51

49 species

+12% vs. current

Owensboro

Importance: 0.50

9 species

+511% vs. current

Hopkinsville

Importance: 0.48

7 species

+686% vs. current

Bowling Green

Importance: 0.47

52 species

+6% vs. current

Jeffersontown

Importance: 0.47

21 species

+162% vs. current

Paducah

Importance: 0.47

15 species

+267% 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

#60

Regional Rank

Out of 294 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common16 species

Occasional17 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#60 of 294 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Kentucky

-45% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 55 total documented species.

Magicicada cassini

Cassini Periodical Cicada

Very Common8 obs.

Sicifera dentata

Very Common3 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common2 obs.

Plethodon glutinosus

Northern Slimy Salamander

Very Common2 obs.

Eurycea cirrigera

Southern Two-lined Salamander

Very Common2 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common2 obs.

Phyllopalpus pulchellus

Handsome Trig

Common1 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Occasional1 obs.

Catogenus rufus

Occasional1 obs.

Hypercompe scribonia

Giant Leopard Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Carmenta bassiformis

Occasional1 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Occasional1 obs.

Hemaris diffinis

Snowberry Clearwing

Occasional1 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Rare1 obs.

Epilachna borealis

Squash Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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