Sparta

Ecosystem Overview

The Sparta ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in Gallatin County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Gallatin County nearby has 78% more documented species, Sparta offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #44 for species diversity among 69 Gallatin County County natural areas, placing it in the 36th 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

#44

Regional Rank

Out of 69 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#44 of 69 locations

36th percentile for diversity

vs. Gallatin County

-78% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common0.08 obs.

Zea mays

Corn

Very Common0.08 obs.

Daucus carota

Carrot

Very Common0.08 obs.

Acer negundo

Boxelder

Very Common0.04 obs.

Rumex crispus

Sour Dock

Very Common0.04 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Chinese Honeysuckle

Common0.04 obs.

Cichorium intybus

Chicory

Common0.04 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Common0.04 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Common0.04 obs.

Dipsacus fullonum

Fuller'S Teasel

Common0.04 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Common0.04 obs.

Lotus corniculatus

Crowtoes

Occasional0.04 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Occasional0.04 obs.

Melilotus officinalis

Sweetclover

Occasional0.04 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional0.04 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Occasional0.04 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Occasional0.01 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-47%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Gallatin County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Gallatin County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-78% vs. current

Warsaw

Importance: 0.70

25 species

-32% vs. current

Glencoe

Importance: 0.70

18 species

-6% vs. current

Ethridge

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-79% vs. current

Ryle

Importance: 0.50

18 species

-6% vs. current

Glencoe

Importance: 0.50

14 species

+21% vs. current

Gallatin County Fairgrounds

Importance: 0.50

14 species

+21% vs. current

Warsaw

Importance: 0.50

12 species

+42% 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 Gallatin County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common0.08 obs.

Zea mays

Corn

Very Common0.08 obs.

Daucus carota

Carrot

Very Common0.08 obs.

Acer negundo

Boxelder

Very Common0.04 obs.

Rumex crispus

Sour Dock

Very Common0.04 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Chinese Honeysuckle

Common0.04 obs.

Cichorium intybus

Chicory

Common0.04 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Common0.04 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Common0.04 obs.

Dipsacus fullonum

Fuller'S Teasel

Common0.04 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Common0.04 obs.

Lotus corniculatus

Crowtoes

Occasional0.04 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Occasional0.04 obs.

Melilotus officinalis

Sweetclover

Occasional0.04 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional0.04 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Occasional0.04 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Occasional0.01 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-47%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Gallatin County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Gallatin County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-78% vs. current

Warsaw

Importance: 0.70

25 species

-32% vs. current

Glencoe

Importance: 0.70

18 species

-6% vs. current

Ethridge

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-79% vs. current

Ryle

Importance: 0.50

18 species

-6% vs. current

Glencoe

Importance: 0.50

14 species

+21% vs. current

Gallatin County Fairgrounds

Importance: 0.50

14 species

+21% vs. current

Warsaw

Importance: 0.50

12 species

+42% 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

#44

Regional Rank

Out of 69 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#44 of 69 locations

36th percentile for diversity

vs. Gallatin County

-78% species diversity