Hillview

Ecosystem Overview

The Hillview ecosystem supports 27 documented wildlife species across 27 taxonomic genera. Located in Bullitt County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Shepherdsville, Hillview hosts 800% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 8 Bullitt County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 8 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Shepherdsville

+800% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common1 obs.

Tramea lacerata

Black Saddlebags

Very Common1 obs.

Acronicta americana

American Dagger

Very Common1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Very Common1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Very Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common1 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

false garlic

Common1 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

maypop

Common1 obs.

Persicaria pensylvanica

Pink Knotweed

Common1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common1 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common1 obs.

Euphorbia nutans

eyebane

Occasional1 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Occasional1 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

blue mistflower

Occasional1 obs.

Erigeron philadelphicus

common fleabane

Occasional1 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Occasional1 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Occasional1 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Rare1 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Rare1 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Bullitt County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Shepherdsville

Importance: 0.42

3 species

+800% vs. current

Bullitt County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-73% vs. current

Mount Washington

Importance: 0.39

1 species

+2600% vs. current

Lake Nevin

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+145% vs. current

Mac's Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2600% vs. current

Brooks

Importance: 0.21

6 species

+350% vs. current

Pioneer Village

Importance: 0.20

5 species

+440% 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 Bullitt County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Bullitt County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Shepherdsville

Importance: 0.42

3 species

+800% vs. current

Bullitt County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-73% vs. current

Mount Washington

Importance: 0.39

1 species

+2600% vs. current

Lake Nevin

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+145% vs. current

Mac's Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2600% vs. current

Brooks

Importance: 0.21

6 species

+350% vs. current

Pioneer Village

Importance: 0.20

5 species

+440% 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 8 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Shepherdsville

+800% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common1 obs.

Tramea lacerata

Black Saddlebags

Very Common1 obs.

Acronicta americana

American Dagger

Very Common1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Very Common1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Very Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common1 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

false garlic

Common1 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

maypop

Common1 obs.

Persicaria pensylvanica

Pink Knotweed

Common1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common1 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common1 obs.

Euphorbia nutans

eyebane

Occasional1 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Occasional1 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

blue mistflower

Occasional1 obs.

Erigeron philadelphicus

common fleabane

Occasional1 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Occasional1 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Occasional1 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Rare1 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Rare1 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud

Rare1 obs.

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