Jeffersontown

Ecosystem Overview

The Jeffersontown ecosystem supports 21 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in Jefferson County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Louisville nearby has 79% more documented species, Jeffersontown offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 31 Jefferson County County natural areas, placing it in the 68th 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 31 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 31 locations

68th percentile for diversity

vs. Louisville

-79% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Very Common1 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Very Common1 obs.

Symphyotrichum pilosum

Nailrod

Common1 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Common1 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common1 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Common1 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Common1 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common1 obs.

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Occasional1 obs.

Trifolium dubium

Suckling clover

Occasional1 obs.

Solidago altissima

Late Goldenrod

Occasional1 obs.

Bidens bipinnata

Spanish needles

Occasional1 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Occasional1 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Rare1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare1 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-47%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Jefferson County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Louisville

Importance: 0.62

100 species

-79% vs. current

Jefferson County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-79% vs. current

St. Matthews

Importance: 0.44

66 species

-68% vs. current

Shively

Importance: 0.42

3 species

+600% vs. current

Lyndon

Importance: 0.38

4 species

+425% vs. current

Anchorage

Importance: 0.38

38 species

-45% vs. current

Crossgate

Importance: 0.38

4 species

+425% vs. current

Bellewood

Importance: 0.38

1 species

+2000% 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 Jefferson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-47%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Jefferson County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Louisville

Importance: 0.62

100 species

-79% vs. current

Jefferson County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-79% vs. current

St. Matthews

Importance: 0.44

66 species

-68% vs. current

Shively

Importance: 0.42

3 species

+600% vs. current

Lyndon

Importance: 0.38

4 species

+425% vs. current

Anchorage

Importance: 0.38

38 species

-45% vs. current

Crossgate

Importance: 0.38

4 species

+425% vs. current

Bellewood

Importance: 0.38

1 species

+2000% 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 31 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 31 locations

68th percentile for diversity

vs. Louisville

-79% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Very Common1 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Very Common1 obs.

Symphyotrichum pilosum

Nailrod

Common1 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Common1 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common1 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Common1 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Common1 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common1 obs.

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Occasional1 obs.

Trifolium dubium

Suckling clover

Occasional1 obs.

Solidago altissima

Late Goldenrod

Occasional1 obs.

Bidens bipinnata

Spanish needles

Occasional1 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Occasional1 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Rare1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare1 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Rare1 obs.

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