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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Cardinalflower
Mayapple

Indian-Pink
Poison Ivy
Haymaids

Cypress Spurge

Bigleaf Periwinkle
Sassafras

Squawroot
Buttonbush

Lilac
Redcedar
Snow Trillium
Noyer Noir
White-Dotted Prominent

Violet Wood-Sorrel
American Columbo
Sweet Gum
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wayne County County, Kentucky
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 Wayne County County.
The Monticello ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 79 taxonomic genera. Located in Wayne County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Wayne County, Monticello hosts 4% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 100 Wayne County County natural areas, placing it in the 99th percentile for biodiversity.