Murray

Ecosystem Overview

The Murray ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in Calloway County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Calloway County nearby has 72% more documented species, Murray offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 Calloway County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Calloway County

-72% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common3 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common3 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common3 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Very Common2 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Very Common2 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Common1 obs.

Apantesis phalerata

Harnessed Tiger Moth

Common1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Carphophis amoenus

Eastern Wormsnake

Common1 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Common1 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common1 obs.

Spizella pusilla

Field Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional1 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Occasional1 obs.

Agrius cingulata

Pink-spotted hawkmoth

Occasional1 obs.

Polygonia interrogationis

Question Mark

Occasional1 obs.

Loxosceles reclusa

Occasional1 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Rare1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-72%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Calloway County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Calloway County

Importance: 0.40

68 species

-72% 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 Calloway County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-72%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Calloway County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Calloway County

Importance: 0.40

68 species

-72% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Calloway County

-72% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common3 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common3 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common3 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Very Common2 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Very Common2 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Common1 obs.

Apantesis phalerata

Harnessed Tiger Moth

Common1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Carphophis amoenus

Eastern Wormsnake

Common1 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Common1 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common1 obs.

Spizella pusilla

Field Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional1 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Occasional1 obs.

Agrius cingulata

Pink-spotted hawkmoth

Occasional1 obs.

Polygonia interrogationis

Question Mark

Occasional1 obs.

Loxosceles reclusa

Occasional1 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Rare1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare1 obs.

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