Richmond

Ecosystem Overview

The Richmond ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 taxonomic genera. Located in Madison County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Madison County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Madison County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Dolichonyx oryzivorus

bobolink

Very Common3 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Prickly Lettuce

Very Common3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common3 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common2 obs.

Gallinago delicata

Wilson's Snipe

Very Common2 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Common2 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Common2 obs.

Myodocha serripes

Long-Necked Seed Bug

Common2 obs.

Mephitis mephitis

Striped Skunk

Common2 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common2 obs.

Polygonia interrogationis

Question Mark

Common2 obs.

Ammodramus savannarum

Grasshopper sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Occasional2 obs.

Verbascum blattaria

Moth Mullein

Occasional2 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Occasional2 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional2 obs.

Pontia protodice

Checkered White

Rare2 obs.

Eremnophila aureonotata

Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp

Rare2 obs.

Tetracha virginica

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Madison County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Madison County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Berea

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% 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 Madison County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Madison County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Madison County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Berea

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Madison County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Dolichonyx oryzivorus

bobolink

Very Common3 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Prickly Lettuce

Very Common3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common3 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common2 obs.

Gallinago delicata

Wilson's Snipe

Very Common2 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Common2 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Common2 obs.

Myodocha serripes

Long-Necked Seed Bug

Common2 obs.

Mephitis mephitis

Striped Skunk

Common2 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common2 obs.

Polygonia interrogationis

Question Mark

Common2 obs.

Ammodramus savannarum

Grasshopper sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Occasional2 obs.

Verbascum blattaria

Moth Mullein

Occasional2 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Occasional2 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional2 obs.

Pontia protodice

Checkered White

Rare2 obs.

Eremnophila aureonotata

Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp

Rare2 obs.

Tetracha virginica

Rare2 obs.

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