Erlanger

Ecosystem Overview

The Erlanger ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #30 for species diversity among 294 Kentucky natural areas, placing it in the 90th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#30

Regional Rank

Out of 294 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#30 of 294 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Kentucky

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Magicicada cassini

Cassini Periodical Cicada

Very Common15 obs.

Magicicada septendecim

Decim Periodical Cicada

Very Common8 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common6 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common6 obs.

Nerodia sipedon

Northern Water Snake

Very Common6 obs.

Dorosoma cepedianum

Eastern Gizzard Shad

Common5 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common4 obs.

Regina septemvittata

Queen Snake

Common4 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common3 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common2 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Common2 obs.

Luxilus chrysocephalus

Striped Shiner

Occasional2 obs.

Campostoma anomalum

Central Stoneroller

Occasional2 obs.

Phallus rugulosus

Occasional2 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Occasional2 obs.

Eurycea cirrigera

Southern Two-lined Salamander

Occasional2 obs.

Cyprinus carpio

common carp, carp

Occasional2 obs.

Libitioides sayi

Rare2 obs.

Neoxabea bipunctata

Two-spotted Tree Cricket

Rare2 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+127%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Kentucky

Importance: 0.71

100 species

0% vs. current

Louisville

Importance: 0.62

100 species

0% vs. current

Frankfort

Importance: 0.51

49 species

+104% vs. current

Owensboro

Importance: 0.50

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Hopkinsville

Importance: 0.48

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Bowling Green

Importance: 0.47

52 species

+92% vs. current

Jeffersontown

Importance: 0.47

21 species

+376% vs. current

Paducah

Importance: 0.47

15 species

+567% 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

100

Species Count

+127%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Kentucky

Importance: 0.71

100 species

0% vs. current

Louisville

Importance: 0.62

100 species

0% vs. current

Frankfort

Importance: 0.51

49 species

+104% vs. current

Owensboro

Importance: 0.50

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Hopkinsville

Importance: 0.48

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Bowling Green

Importance: 0.47

52 species

+92% vs. current

Jeffersontown

Importance: 0.47

21 species

+376% vs. current

Paducah

Importance: 0.47

15 species

+567% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#30

Regional Rank

Out of 294 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#30 of 294 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Kentucky

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Magicicada cassini

Cassini Periodical Cicada

Very Common15 obs.

Magicicada septendecim

Decim Periodical Cicada

Very Common8 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common6 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common6 obs.

Nerodia sipedon

Northern Water Snake

Very Common6 obs.

Dorosoma cepedianum

Eastern Gizzard Shad

Common5 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common4 obs.

Regina septemvittata

Queen Snake

Common4 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common3 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common2 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Common2 obs.

Luxilus chrysocephalus

Striped Shiner

Occasional2 obs.

Campostoma anomalum

Central Stoneroller

Occasional2 obs.

Phallus rugulosus

Occasional2 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Occasional2 obs.

Eurycea cirrigera

Southern Two-lined Salamander

Occasional2 obs.

Cyprinus carpio

common carp, carp

Occasional2 obs.

Libitioides sayi

Rare2 obs.

Neoxabea bipunctata

Two-spotted Tree Cricket

Rare2 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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