Mount Sterling

Ecosystem Overview

The Mount Sterling ecosystem supports 73 documented wildlife species across 67 taxonomic genera. Located in Montgomery County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Montgomery County nearby has 3% more documented species, Mount Sterling offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 85 Montgomery County County natural areas, placing it in the 98th 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 85 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 85 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Montgomery County

-3% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common2.47 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common2.13 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Very Common2.12 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Very Common1.84 obs.

Polemonium reptans

Greek Valerian

Very Common1.83 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Common1.8 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Common1.63 obs.

Pilea pumila

Coolweed

Common1.39 obs.

Salvia lyrata

Cancerweed

Common1.38 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Common1.3 obs.

Trifolium pratense

Red Clover

Common1.2 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Spoonwood

Occasional1.19 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Occasional1 obs.

Pedicularis canadensis

Betony

Occasional1 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Redroot

Occasional1 obs.

Iva annua

Pelocote

Occasional1 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Snow Trillium

Occasional1 obs.

Daucus carota

Carrot

Rare1 obs.

Vinca minor

Myrtle

Rare1 obs.

Clematis terniflora

Autumn Clematis

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+161%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-3% vs. current

Jeffersonville

Importance: 0.70

22 species

+232% vs. current

Camargo

Importance: 0.70

21 species

+248% vs. current

Old Silo Golf Course

in Mount Sterling

Importance: 0.60

21 species

+248% vs. current

Mount Sterling

Importance: 0.60

20 species

+265% vs. current

Camp McKee

Importance: 0.50

25 species

+192% vs. current

Easy Walker Park

Importance: 0.50

22 species

+232% vs. current

Botts Park

Importance: 0.50

21 species

+248% 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 Montgomery County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+161%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-3% vs. current

Jeffersonville

Importance: 0.70

22 species

+232% vs. current

Camargo

Importance: 0.70

21 species

+248% vs. current

Old Silo Golf Course

in Mount Sterling

Importance: 0.60

21 species

+248% vs. current

Mount Sterling

Importance: 0.60

20 species

+265% vs. current

Camp McKee

Importance: 0.50

25 species

+192% vs. current

Easy Walker Park

Importance: 0.50

22 species

+232% vs. current

Botts Park

Importance: 0.50

21 species

+248% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common2.47 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common2.13 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Very Common2.12 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Very Common1.84 obs.

Polemonium reptans

Greek Valerian

Very Common1.83 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Common1.8 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Common1.63 obs.

Pilea pumila

Coolweed

Common1.39 obs.

Salvia lyrata

Cancerweed

Common1.38 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Common1.3 obs.

Trifolium pratense

Red Clover

Common1.2 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Spoonwood

Occasional1.19 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Occasional1 obs.

Pedicularis canadensis

Betony

Occasional1 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Redroot

Occasional1 obs.

Iva annua

Pelocote

Occasional1 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Snow Trillium

Occasional1 obs.

Daucus carota

Carrot

Rare1 obs.

Vinca minor

Myrtle

Rare1 obs.

Clematis terniflora

Autumn Clematis

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

Regional Rank

Out of 85 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 85 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Montgomery County

-3% species diversity