South Shore

Ecosystem Overview

The South Shore ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in Greenup County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Greenup County nearby has 81% more documented species, South Shore offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #60 for species diversity among 100 Greenup County County natural areas, placing it in the 40th 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

#60

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#60 of 100 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. Greenup County

-81% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Ailanthus altissima

Ailanthus

Very Common1 obs.

Polystepha pilulae

Oak Leaf Gall Midge

Very Common0.3 obs.

Polystepha globosa

Very Common0.25 obs.

Koelreuteria paniculata

Goldenrain Tree

Very Common0.24 obs.

Candelaria concolor

Candleflame Lichen

Very Common0.22 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Common0.16 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common0.15 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Common0.12 obs.

Vitex agnus-castus

Lilac Chastetree

Common0.12 obs.

Kerria japonica

Kerria

Common0.1 obs.

Lobelia siphilitica

Blue Lobelia

Common0.09 obs.

Falco sparverius

Killy-Killy

Occasional0.07 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Occasional0.04 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Occasional0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-78%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Greenup County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Greenup County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-81% vs. current

Greenbo Lake State Resort Park

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-82% vs. current

Russell

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-82% vs. current

Flatwoods

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-82% vs. current

Bellefonte

Importance: 0.70

73 species

-81% vs. current

Worthington

Importance: 0.70

50 species

-72% vs. current

Raceland

Importance: 0.70

46 species

-70% vs. current

Wurtland

Importance: 0.70

25 species

-44% 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 Greenup County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-78%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Greenup County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Greenup County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-81% vs. current

Greenbo Lake State Resort Park

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-82% vs. current

Russell

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-82% vs. current

Flatwoods

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-82% vs. current

Bellefonte

Importance: 0.70

73 species

-81% vs. current

Worthington

Importance: 0.70

50 species

-72% vs. current

Raceland

Importance: 0.70

46 species

-70% vs. current

Wurtland

Importance: 0.70

25 species

-44% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Ailanthus altissima

Ailanthus

Very Common1 obs.

Polystepha pilulae

Oak Leaf Gall Midge

Very Common0.3 obs.

Polystepha globosa

Very Common0.25 obs.

Koelreuteria paniculata

Goldenrain Tree

Very Common0.24 obs.

Candelaria concolor

Candleflame Lichen

Very Common0.22 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Common0.16 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common0.15 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Common0.12 obs.

Vitex agnus-castus

Lilac Chastetree

Common0.12 obs.

Kerria japonica

Kerria

Common0.1 obs.

Lobelia siphilitica

Blue Lobelia

Common0.09 obs.

Falco sparverius

Killy-Killy

Occasional0.07 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Occasional0.04 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Occasional0.03 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#60

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#60 of 100 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. Greenup County

-81% species diversity