Paducah

Ecosystem Overview

The Paducah ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in McCracken County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While McCracken County nearby has 37% more documented species, Paducah offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 McCracken 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

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. McCracken County

-37% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Caryomyia thompsoni

Very Common1 obs.

Caryomyia stellata

Very Common1 obs.

Caryomyia tubicola

Very Common1 obs.

Caryomyia caryae

Very Common1 obs.

Caryomyia inclinata

Very Common1 obs.

Caryomyia persicoides

Common1 obs.

Pachypsylla venusta

Common1 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Common1 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Common1 obs.

Salix nigra

Swamp Willow

Common1 obs.

Bothriochloa torreyana

Common1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional1 obs.

Callirhytis clavula

Occasional1 obs.

Celticecis connata

Occasional1 obs.

Neuroterus quercusverrucarum

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-37%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in McCracken County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

McCracken County

Importance: 0.40

24 species

-37% 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 McCracken County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-37%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in McCracken County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

McCracken County

Importance: 0.40

24 species

-37% 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

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. McCracken County

-37% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Caryomyia thompsoni

Very Common1 obs.

Caryomyia stellata

Very Common1 obs.

Caryomyia tubicola

Very Common1 obs.

Caryomyia caryae

Very Common1 obs.

Caryomyia inclinata

Very Common1 obs.

Caryomyia persicoides

Common1 obs.

Pachypsylla venusta

Common1 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Common1 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Common1 obs.

Salix nigra

Swamp Willow

Common1 obs.

Bothriochloa torreyana

Common1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional1 obs.

Callirhytis clavula

Occasional1 obs.

Celticecis connata

Occasional1 obs.

Neuroterus quercusverrucarum

Occasional1 obs.

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