Falmouth

Ecosystem Overview

The Falmouth ecosystem supports 30 documented wildlife species across 24 taxonomic genera. Located in Pendleton County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pendleton County nearby has 60% more documented species, Falmouth offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #27 for species diversity among 100 Pendleton County County natural areas, placing it in the 73th 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

#27

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#27 of 100 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Pendleton County

-60% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 30 total documented species.

Lepomis megalotis

Creek Perch

Very Common4 obs.

Etheostoma zonale

Banded Darter

Very Common3 obs.

Nerodia sipedon

Common Watersnake

Very Common3 obs.

Etheostoma caeruleum

Rainbow Darter

Very Common2 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Sunfish

Very Common2 obs.

Lepisosteus osseus

Gar

Common2 obs.

Hypentelium nigricans

Northern Hog Sucker

Common2 obs.

Etheostoma blennioides

Greenside Darter

Common2 obs.

Faxonius rusticus

Rusty Crayfish

Common2 obs.

Noturus flavus

Stonecat

Common2 obs.

Moxostoma erythrurum

Golden Redhorse

Common1.98 obs.

Etheostoma variatum

Variegate Darter

Occasional1 obs.

Labidesthes sicculus

Brook Silverside

Occasional1 obs.

Lepomis cyanellus

Green Sunfish

Occasional1 obs.

Moxostoma duquesnii

Black Redhorse

Occasional1 obs.

Fundulus notatus

Blackstripe Topminnow

Occasional1 obs.

Regina septemvittata

Queen Snake

Occasional1 obs.

Campostoma anomalum

Central Stoneroller

Rare1 obs.

Corydalus cornutus

Dobsonfly

Rare1 obs.

Luxilus chrysocephalus

Striped Shiner

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-3%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pendleton County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Pendleton County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-60% vs. current

Butler

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+900% vs. current

Kincaid Lake State Park

in Falmouth

Importance: 0.60

28 species

+7% vs. current

Falmouth

Importance: 0.60

25 species

+20% vs. current

Pendleton Hills

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+650% vs. current

Demossville

Importance: 0.50

57 species

-47% vs. current

Kincaid Lake Golf Course

Importance: 0.50

28 species

+7% vs. current

Catawba

Importance: 0.50

28 species

+7% 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 Pendleton County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-3%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pendleton County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Pendleton County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-60% vs. current

Butler

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+900% vs. current

Kincaid Lake State Park

in Falmouth

Importance: 0.60

28 species

+7% vs. current

Falmouth

Importance: 0.60

25 species

+20% vs. current

Pendleton Hills

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+650% vs. current

Demossville

Importance: 0.50

57 species

-47% vs. current

Kincaid Lake Golf Course

Importance: 0.50

28 species

+7% vs. current

Catawba

Importance: 0.50

28 species

+7% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 30 total documented species.

Lepomis megalotis

Creek Perch

Very Common4 obs.

Etheostoma zonale

Banded Darter

Very Common3 obs.

Nerodia sipedon

Common Watersnake

Very Common3 obs.

Etheostoma caeruleum

Rainbow Darter

Very Common2 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Sunfish

Very Common2 obs.

Lepisosteus osseus

Gar

Common2 obs.

Hypentelium nigricans

Northern Hog Sucker

Common2 obs.

Etheostoma blennioides

Greenside Darter

Common2 obs.

Faxonius rusticus

Rusty Crayfish

Common2 obs.

Noturus flavus

Stonecat

Common2 obs.

Moxostoma erythrurum

Golden Redhorse

Common1.98 obs.

Etheostoma variatum

Variegate Darter

Occasional1 obs.

Labidesthes sicculus

Brook Silverside

Occasional1 obs.

Lepomis cyanellus

Green Sunfish

Occasional1 obs.

Moxostoma duquesnii

Black Redhorse

Occasional1 obs.

Fundulus notatus

Blackstripe Topminnow

Occasional1 obs.

Regina septemvittata

Queen Snake

Occasional1 obs.

Campostoma anomalum

Central Stoneroller

Rare1 obs.

Corydalus cornutus

Dobsonfly

Rare1 obs.

Luxilus chrysocephalus

Striped Shiner

Rare1 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

#27

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#27 of 100 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Pendleton County

-60% species diversity