Russellville

Ecosystem Overview

The Russellville ecosystem supports 40 documented wildlife species across 32 taxonomic genera. Located in Logan County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Logan County nearby has 38% more documented species, Russellville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 Logan County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Logan County

-38% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 40 total documented species.

Quercus marilandica

blackjack oak

Very Common3 obs.

Silphium pinnatifidum

Very Common3 obs.

Quercus stellata

post oak

Very Common3 obs.

Caryomyia aggregata

Very Common2 obs.

Hypericum dolabriforme

Very Common2 obs.

Echinacea simulata

Common2 obs.

Caryomyia eumaris

Common1 obs.

Caryomyia tubicola

Common1 obs.

Caryomyia asteris

Common1 obs.

Asterocampa clyton

Tawny Emperor

Common1 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Common1 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Occasional1 obs.

Sorghastrum nutans

Yellow Indiangrass

Occasional1 obs.

Tripsacum dactyloides

gama grass

Occasional1 obs.

Fimbristylis puberula

hairy fimbry

Occasional1 obs.

Carex meadii

Mead's stiff sedge

Occasional1 obs.

Allium cernuum

nodding wild onion

Occasional1 obs.

Ipomoea pandurata

wild sweet-potato-vine

Rare1 obs.

Lespedeza virginica

Slender Bush Clover

Rare1 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+54%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Logan County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Logan County

Importance: 0.41

65 species

-38% vs. current

Auburn

Importance: 0.21

11 species

+264% vs. current

Lewisburg

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+1900% 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 Logan County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+54%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Logan County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Logan County

Importance: 0.41

65 species

-38% vs. current

Auburn

Importance: 0.21

11 species

+264% vs. current

Lewisburg

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+1900% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Logan County

-38% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 40 total documented species.

Quercus marilandica

blackjack oak

Very Common3 obs.

Silphium pinnatifidum

Very Common3 obs.

Quercus stellata

post oak

Very Common3 obs.

Caryomyia aggregata

Very Common2 obs.

Hypericum dolabriforme

Very Common2 obs.

Echinacea simulata

Common2 obs.

Caryomyia eumaris

Common1 obs.

Caryomyia tubicola

Common1 obs.

Caryomyia asteris

Common1 obs.

Asterocampa clyton

Tawny Emperor

Common1 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Common1 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Occasional1 obs.

Sorghastrum nutans

Yellow Indiangrass

Occasional1 obs.

Tripsacum dactyloides

gama grass

Occasional1 obs.

Fimbristylis puberula

hairy fimbry

Occasional1 obs.

Carex meadii

Mead's stiff sedge

Occasional1 obs.

Allium cernuum

nodding wild onion

Occasional1 obs.

Ipomoea pandurata

wild sweet-potato-vine

Rare1 obs.

Lespedeza virginica

Slender Bush Clover

Rare1 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Rare1 obs.

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