Georgetown

Ecosystem Overview

The Georgetown ecosystem supports 50 documented wildlife species across 44 taxonomic genera. Located in Scott County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Scott County nearby has 21% more documented species, Georgetown offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 Scott County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Scott County

-21% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Very Common2 obs.

Pachypsylla venusta

Very Common1 obs.

Datura stramonium

thorn-apple

Very Common1 obs.

Scalopus aquaticus

Eastern Mole

Very Common1 obs.

Scolopax minor

American Woodcock

Very Common1 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Common1 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common1 obs.

Sarcoscypha occidentalis

Common1 obs.

Ornithogalum umbellatum

Nap-At-Noon

Common1 obs.

Dipsacus laciniatus

Laciniate Teasel

Common1 obs.

Verbena hastata

Wild Hyssop

Common1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Occasional1 obs.

Phacelia purshii

Pursh's phacelia

Occasional1 obs.

Ipomoea hederacea

Ivyleaf morning-glory

Occasional1 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Occasional1 obs.

Senna marilandica

American senna

Occasional1 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Occasional1 obs.

Croton capitatus

capitate croton

Rare1 obs.

Liatris spicata

Florist Gayfeather

Rare1 obs.

Celticecis oviformis

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+52%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Scott County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Scott County

Importance: 0.41

63 species

-21% vs. current

Stamping Ground

Importance: 0.25

2 species

+2400% 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 Scott County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+52%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Scott County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Scott County

Importance: 0.41

63 species

-21% vs. current

Stamping Ground

Importance: 0.25

2 species

+2400% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Scott County

-21% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Very Common2 obs.

Pachypsylla venusta

Very Common1 obs.

Datura stramonium

thorn-apple

Very Common1 obs.

Scalopus aquaticus

Eastern Mole

Very Common1 obs.

Scolopax minor

American Woodcock

Very Common1 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Common1 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common1 obs.

Sarcoscypha occidentalis

Common1 obs.

Ornithogalum umbellatum

Nap-At-Noon

Common1 obs.

Dipsacus laciniatus

Laciniate Teasel

Common1 obs.

Verbena hastata

Wild Hyssop

Common1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Occasional1 obs.

Phacelia purshii

Pursh's phacelia

Occasional1 obs.

Ipomoea hederacea

Ivyleaf morning-glory

Occasional1 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Occasional1 obs.

Senna marilandica

American senna

Occasional1 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Occasional1 obs.

Croton capitatus

capitate croton

Rare1 obs.

Liatris spicata

Florist Gayfeather

Rare1 obs.

Celticecis oviformis

Rare1 obs.

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