Shelbyville

Ecosystem Overview

The Shelbyville ecosystem supports 69 documented wildlife species across 63 taxonomic genera. Located in Shelby County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Shelby County nearby has 5% more documented species, Shelbyville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 100 Shelby County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 100 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Shelby County

-5% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 69 total documented species.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common8.87 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common6.7 obs.

Veronica arvensis

Corn Speedwell

Very Common4 obs.

Impatiens capensis

Snapweed

Very Common3.8 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Amur Honeysuckle

Very Common3.47 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-Orange

Common3.24 obs.

Megascops asio

Autillo Yanqui

Common3.11 obs.

Acer negundo

Boxelder

Common3 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Common2.52 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common2.42 obs.

Sedum sarmentosum

Orpin Sarmenteux

Common2.2 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Occasional2 obs.

Eschscholzia californica

California Poppy

Occasional2 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Occasional1.94 obs.

Lonicera sempervirens

Coral Honeysuckle

Occasional1.93 obs.

Impatiens pallida

Jewelweed

Occasional1.81 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

White Evening-Primrose

Occasional1.7 obs.

Cosmos bipinnatus

Cosmos

Rare1.6 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Silkweed

Rare1.54 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Rare1.46 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+68%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Shelby County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Shelby County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-5% vs. current

Simpsonville

Importance: 0.70

17 species

+306% vs. current

Long Run Golf Course

Importance: 0.60

78 species

-12% vs. current

Shelbyville Country Club

in Shelbyville

Importance: 0.60

41 species

+68% vs. current

Shelbyville

Importance: 0.60

41 species

+68% vs. current

Shelby Trails Park

Importance: 0.60

33 species

+109% vs. current

Weissinger Hills Golf Course

in Shelbyville

Importance: 0.60

29 species

+138% vs. current

University Of Louisville Golf Club

in Simpsonville

Importance: 0.60

15 species

+360% 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 Shelby County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+68%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Shelby County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Shelby County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-5% vs. current

Simpsonville

Importance: 0.70

17 species

+306% vs. current

Long Run Golf Course

Importance: 0.60

78 species

-12% vs. current

Shelbyville Country Club

in Shelbyville

Importance: 0.60

41 species

+68% vs. current

Shelbyville

Importance: 0.60

41 species

+68% vs. current

Shelby Trails Park

Importance: 0.60

33 species

+109% vs. current

Weissinger Hills Golf Course

in Shelbyville

Importance: 0.60

29 species

+138% vs. current

University Of Louisville Golf Club

in Simpsonville

Importance: 0.60

15 species

+360% 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 100 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Shelby County

-5% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 69 total documented species.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common8.87 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common6.7 obs.

Veronica arvensis

Corn Speedwell

Very Common4 obs.

Impatiens capensis

Snapweed

Very Common3.8 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Amur Honeysuckle

Very Common3.47 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-Orange

Common3.24 obs.

Megascops asio

Autillo Yanqui

Common3.11 obs.

Acer negundo

Boxelder

Common3 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Common2.52 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common2.42 obs.

Sedum sarmentosum

Orpin Sarmenteux

Common2.2 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Occasional2 obs.

Eschscholzia californica

California Poppy

Occasional2 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Occasional1.94 obs.

Lonicera sempervirens

Coral Honeysuckle

Occasional1.93 obs.

Impatiens pallida

Jewelweed

Occasional1.81 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

White Evening-Primrose

Occasional1.7 obs.

Cosmos bipinnatus

Cosmos

Rare1.6 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Silkweed

Rare1.54 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Rare1.46 obs.

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