Audubon Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Audubon Park ecosystem supports 72 documented wildlife species across 69 taxonomic genera. Located in Jefferson 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 Louisville nearby has 28% more documented species, Audubon Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 31 Jefferson County County natural areas, placing it in the 87th 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 31 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 31 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Louisville

-28% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.

Bondarzewia berkeleyi

Very Common6 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Very Common5 obs.

Plestiodon fasciatus

Common Five-Lined Skink

Very Common4 obs.

Leucoagaricus americanus

Reddening Lepiota

Very Common4 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common4 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Common4 obs.

Pseudoinonotus dryadeus

Oak Bracket

Common3 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common3 obs.

Sphecius speciosus

Eastern Cicada-Killer Wasp

Common3 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common3 obs.

Galanthus elwesii

Giant Snowdrop

Common2 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Occasional2 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Occasional2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional2 obs.

Odontotaenius disjunctus

bessbug

Occasional2 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional2 obs.

Vulpes vulpes

fox, red fox

Occasional2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Rare2 obs.

Erigeron philadelphicus

common fleabane

Rare2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+71%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Jefferson County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Louisville

Importance: 0.62

100 species

-28% vs. current

Jeffersontown

Importance: 0.47

21 species

+243% vs. current

Jefferson County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-28% vs. current

St. Matthews

Importance: 0.44

66 species

+9% vs. current

Shively

Importance: 0.42

3 species

+2300% vs. current

Lyndon

Importance: 0.38

4 species

+1700% vs. current

Anchorage

Importance: 0.38

38 species

+89% vs. current

Crossgate

Importance: 0.38

4 species

+1700% 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

+71%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Jefferson County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Louisville

Importance: 0.62

100 species

-28% vs. current

Jeffersontown

Importance: 0.47

21 species

+243% vs. current

Jefferson County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-28% vs. current

St. Matthews

Importance: 0.44

66 species

+9% vs. current

Shively

Importance: 0.42

3 species

+2300% vs. current

Lyndon

Importance: 0.38

4 species

+1700% vs. current

Anchorage

Importance: 0.38

38 species

+89% vs. current

Crossgate

Importance: 0.38

4 species

+1700% 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 31 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 31 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Louisville

-28% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.

Bondarzewia berkeleyi

Very Common6 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Very Common5 obs.

Plestiodon fasciatus

Common Five-Lined Skink

Very Common4 obs.

Leucoagaricus americanus

Reddening Lepiota

Very Common4 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common4 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Common4 obs.

Pseudoinonotus dryadeus

Oak Bracket

Common3 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common3 obs.

Sphecius speciosus

Eastern Cicada-Killer Wasp

Common3 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common3 obs.

Galanthus elwesii

Giant Snowdrop

Common2 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Occasional2 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Occasional2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional2 obs.

Odontotaenius disjunctus

bessbug

Occasional2 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional2 obs.

Vulpes vulpes

fox, red fox

Occasional2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Rare2 obs.

Erigeron philadelphicus

common fleabane

Rare2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare2 obs.

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