Crab Orchard

Ecosystem Overview

The Crab Orchard ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Lincoln County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lincoln County nearby has 87% more documented species, Crab Orchard offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #42 for species diversity among 100 Lincoln County County natural areas, placing it in the 58th 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

#42

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#42 of 100 locations

58th percentile for diversity

vs. Lincoln County

-87% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Narcissus pseudonarcissus

Daffodil

Very Common1 obs.

Arundinaria gigantea

Giant Cane

Very Common0.29 obs.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Sweet-Bean

Very Common0.29 obs.

Asarum canadense

Wild Ginger

Very Common0.28 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Very Common0.28 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Common0.28 obs.

Trifolium pratense

Red Clover

Common0.27 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Common0.13 obs.

Ceratomia catalpae

Catalpa Hornworm

Common0.13 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Common0.12 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-76%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lincoln County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Lincoln County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-87% vs. current

Stanford

Importance: 0.70

65 species

-85% vs. current

Hustonville

Importance: 0.70

10 species

0% vs. current

Logan Hubble Park

Importance: 0.60

70 species

-86% vs. current

Dix River Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

21 species

-52% vs. current

Cedar Creek Lake Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

16 species

-37% vs. current

Stanford

Importance: 0.60

8 species

+25% vs. current

Gilbert

Importance: 0.50

72 species

-86% 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 Lincoln County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-76%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lincoln County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Lincoln County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-87% vs. current

Stanford

Importance: 0.70

65 species

-85% vs. current

Hustonville

Importance: 0.70

10 species

0% vs. current

Logan Hubble Park

Importance: 0.60

70 species

-86% vs. current

Dix River Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

21 species

-52% vs. current

Cedar Creek Lake Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

16 species

-37% vs. current

Stanford

Importance: 0.60

8 species

+25% vs. current

Gilbert

Importance: 0.50

72 species

-86% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Narcissus pseudonarcissus

Daffodil

Very Common1 obs.

Arundinaria gigantea

Giant Cane

Very Common0.29 obs.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Sweet-Bean

Very Common0.29 obs.

Asarum canadense

Wild Ginger

Very Common0.28 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Very Common0.28 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Common0.28 obs.

Trifolium pratense

Red Clover

Common0.27 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Common0.13 obs.

Ceratomia catalpae

Catalpa Hornworm

Common0.13 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Common0.12 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

#42

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#42 of 100 locations

58th percentile for diversity

vs. Lincoln County

-87% species diversity