Russell Springs

Ecosystem Overview

The Russell Springs ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 76 taxonomic genera. Located in Russell County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Russell County, Russell Springs hosts 10% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 94 Russell County County natural areas, placing it in the 99th 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 94 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 94 locations

99th percentile for diversity

vs. Russell County

+10% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Very Common3.41 obs.

Cerastium glomeratum

Clammy Chickweed

Very Common1.84 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common1.61 obs.

Ilex opaca

White Holly

Very Common1.08 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Arrow-Wood

Very Common1.08 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common1.04 obs.

Nyssa sylvatica

Tupelo

Common0.96 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Staffvine

Common0.95 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Common0.94 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

Wineberry

Common0.83 obs.

Setaria pumila

Pigeon Grass

Common0.77 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Occasional0.74 obs.

Acer saccharinum

Soft Maple

Occasional0.7 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Occasional0.69 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

Heal-All

Occasional0.67 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Snow Trillium

Occasional0.64 obs.

Cornus kousa

Japanese Dogwood

Occasional0.6 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Bead Fern

Rare0.6 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Rare0.6 obs.

Pachysandra procumbens

Allegheny-Spurge

Rare0.59 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+176%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Russell County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Russell County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

+10% vs. current

Lake Cumberland State Resort Park

Importance: 0.70

76 species

+5% vs. current

Jamestown

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+700% vs. current

Manntown

Importance: 0.50

18 species

+344% vs. current

Esto

Importance: 0.50

14 species

+471% vs. current

Rowena

Importance: 0.50

14 species

+471% vs. current

Long Bottom

Importance: 0.50

13 species

+515% vs. current

Helm

Importance: 0.50

13 species

+515% 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 Russell County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+176%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Russell County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Russell County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

+10% vs. current

Lake Cumberland State Resort Park

Importance: 0.70

76 species

+5% vs. current

Jamestown

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+700% vs. current

Manntown

Importance: 0.50

18 species

+344% vs. current

Esto

Importance: 0.50

14 species

+471% vs. current

Rowena

Importance: 0.50

14 species

+471% vs. current

Long Bottom

Importance: 0.50

13 species

+515% vs. current

Helm

Importance: 0.50

13 species

+515% 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 94 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 94 locations

99th percentile for diversity

vs. Russell County

+10% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Very Common3.41 obs.

Cerastium glomeratum

Clammy Chickweed

Very Common1.84 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common1.61 obs.

Ilex opaca

White Holly

Very Common1.08 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Arrow-Wood

Very Common1.08 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common1.04 obs.

Nyssa sylvatica

Tupelo

Common0.96 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Staffvine

Common0.95 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Common0.94 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

Wineberry

Common0.83 obs.

Setaria pumila

Pigeon Grass

Common0.77 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Occasional0.74 obs.

Acer saccharinum

Soft Maple

Occasional0.7 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Occasional0.69 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

Heal-All

Occasional0.67 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Snow Trillium

Occasional0.64 obs.

Cornus kousa

Japanese Dogwood

Occasional0.6 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Bead Fern

Rare0.6 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Rare0.6 obs.

Pachysandra procumbens

Allegheny-Spurge

Rare0.59 obs.

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