Loyall

Ecosystem Overview

The Loyall ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in Harlan County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Harlan County nearby has 81% more documented species, Loyall offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #70 for species diversity among 100 Harlan County County natural areas, placing it in the 30th 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

#70

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#70 of 100 locations

30th percentile for diversity

vs. Harlan County

-81% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Very Common1 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Baby Rose

Very Common0.93 obs.

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Hydrastis canadensis

Goldenseal

Very Common0.63 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.21 obs.

Strangalia luteicornis

Yellow-Horned Flower Longhorn Beetle

Very Common0.18 obs.

Monarda clinopodia

Beebalm

Common0.18 obs.

Vicia sativa

Tare

Common0.17 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common0.17 obs.

Veronica persica

Bird'S-Eye

Common0.17 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Common0.06 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Wingstem

Common0.06 obs.

Paulownia tomentosa

Karritree

Occasional0.05 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Ailanthus

Occasional0.04 obs.

Menispermum canadense

Moonseed

Occasional0.04 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-63%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Harlan County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Harlan County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-81% vs. current

Kentenia State Forest

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-82% vs. current

Cumberland

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-82% vs. current

Benham

Importance: 0.70

26 species

-46% vs. current

Lynch

Importance: 0.70

20 species

-30% vs. current

Harlan

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+27% vs. current

Evarts

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+133% vs. current

Cranks Creek Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+180% 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 Harlan County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-63%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Harlan County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Harlan County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-81% vs. current

Kentenia State Forest

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-82% vs. current

Cumberland

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-82% vs. current

Benham

Importance: 0.70

26 species

-46% vs. current

Lynch

Importance: 0.70

20 species

-30% vs. current

Harlan

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+27% vs. current

Evarts

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+133% vs. current

Cranks Creek Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+180% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Very Common1 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Baby Rose

Very Common0.93 obs.

No image

Hydrastis canadensis

Goldenseal

Very Common0.63 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.21 obs.

Strangalia luteicornis

Yellow-Horned Flower Longhorn Beetle

Very Common0.18 obs.

Monarda clinopodia

Beebalm

Common0.18 obs.

Vicia sativa

Tare

Common0.17 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common0.17 obs.

Veronica persica

Bird'S-Eye

Common0.17 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Common0.06 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Wingstem

Common0.06 obs.

Paulownia tomentosa

Karritree

Occasional0.05 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Ailanthus

Occasional0.04 obs.

Menispermum canadense

Moonseed

Occasional0.04 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

#70

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#70 of 100 locations

30th percentile for diversity

vs. Harlan County

-81% species diversity