Augusta

Ecosystem Overview

The Augusta ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Bracken County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Bracken County nearby has 87% more documented species, Augusta offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #38 for species diversity among 71 Bracken County County natural areas, placing it in the 46th 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

#38

Regional Rank

Out of 71 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#38 of 71 locations

46th percentile for diversity

vs. Bracken County

-87% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Impatiens pallida

Jewelweed

Very Common2 obs.

Ricinus communis

Castor

Very Common1 obs.

Stylophorum diphyllum

Mock Poppy

Very Common1 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Wingstem

Very Common0.35 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Very Common0.05 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Blackcap

Common0.05 obs.

Rosa setigera

Prairie Rose

Common0.04 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.04 obs.

Pinus strobus

Soft Pine

Common0.03 obs.

Acalypha virginica

Wax Balls

Common0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-62%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bracken County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Bracken County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-87% vs. current

Brooksville

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+400% vs. current

Germantown

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+400% vs. current

Augusta

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+150% vs. current

Powersville

Importance: 0.50

31 species

-68% vs. current

Petra

Importance: 0.50

31 species

-68% vs. current

Wellsburg

Importance: 0.50

30 species

-67% vs. current

Willow

Importance: 0.50

29 species

-66% 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 Bracken County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Impatiens pallida

Jewelweed

Very Common2 obs.

Ricinus communis

Castor

Very Common1 obs.

Stylophorum diphyllum

Mock Poppy

Very Common1 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Wingstem

Very Common0.35 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Very Common0.05 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Blackcap

Common0.05 obs.

Rosa setigera

Prairie Rose

Common0.04 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.04 obs.

Pinus strobus

Soft Pine

Common0.03 obs.

Acalypha virginica

Wax Balls

Common0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-62%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bracken County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Bracken County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-87% vs. current

Brooksville

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+400% vs. current

Germantown

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+400% vs. current

Augusta

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+150% vs. current

Powersville

Importance: 0.50

31 species

-68% vs. current

Petra

Importance: 0.50

31 species

-68% vs. current

Wellsburg

Importance: 0.50

30 species

-67% vs. current

Willow

Importance: 0.50

29 species

-66% 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

#38

Regional Rank

Out of 71 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#38 of 71 locations

46th percentile for diversity

vs. Bracken County

-87% species diversity