Simpsonville

Ecosystem Overview

The Simpsonville ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in Shelby 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 Shelby County nearby has 77% more documented species, Simpsonville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #93 for species diversity among 100 Shelby County County natural areas, placing it in the 7th 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

#93

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#93 of 100 locations

7th percentile for diversity

vs. Shelby County

-77% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Catalpa bignonioides

Catawba

Very Common1 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Very Common1 obs.

Lysimachia nummularia

Moneywort

Very Common1 obs.

Ricinus communis

Castor

Very Common1 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

Black Swallowtail

Very Common0.42 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

Heal-All

Common0.17 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Common0.09 obs.

Galium circaezans

Wild Licorice

Common0.09 obs.

Cosmos bipinnatus

Cosmos

Common0.08 obs.

Carex plantaginea

Seersucker Sedge

Common0.08 obs.

Pilea pumila

Coolweed

Common0.05 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Occasional0.05 obs.

Carya glabra

Red Hickory

Occasional0.04 obs.

Trifolium campestre

Hop Clover

Occasional0.04 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Occasional0.04 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-Orange

Occasional0.03 obs.

Rumex pulcher

Fiddle Dock

Occasional0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-64%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Shelby County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Shelby County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-77% vs. current

Shelbyville

Importance: 0.70

69 species

-75% vs. current

Long Run Golf Course

Importance: 0.60

78 species

-78% vs. current

Shelbyville Country Club

in Shelbyville

Importance: 0.60

41 species

-59% vs. current

Shelbyville

Importance: 0.60

41 species

-59% vs. current

Shelby Trails Park

Importance: 0.60

33 species

-48% vs. current

Weissinger Hills Golf Course

in Shelbyville

Importance: 0.60

29 species

-41% vs. current

University Of Louisville Golf Club

in Simpsonville

Importance: 0.60

15 species

+13% 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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Most Common Species

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

Catalpa bignonioides

Catawba

Very Common1 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Very Common1 obs.

Lysimachia nummularia

Moneywort

Very Common1 obs.

Ricinus communis

Castor

Very Common1 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

Black Swallowtail

Very Common0.42 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

Heal-All

Common0.17 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Common0.09 obs.

Galium circaezans

Wild Licorice

Common0.09 obs.

Cosmos bipinnatus

Cosmos

Common0.08 obs.

Carex plantaginea

Seersucker Sedge

Common0.08 obs.

Pilea pumila

Coolweed

Common0.05 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Occasional0.05 obs.

Carya glabra

Red Hickory

Occasional0.04 obs.

Trifolium campestre

Hop Clover

Occasional0.04 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Occasional0.04 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-Orange

Occasional0.03 obs.

Rumex pulcher

Fiddle Dock

Occasional0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-64%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Shelby County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Shelby County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-77% vs. current

Shelbyville

Importance: 0.70

69 species

-75% vs. current

Long Run Golf Course

Importance: 0.60

78 species

-78% vs. current

Shelbyville Country Club

in Shelbyville

Importance: 0.60

41 species

-59% vs. current

Shelbyville

Importance: 0.60

41 species

-59% vs. current

Shelby Trails Park

Importance: 0.60

33 species

-48% vs. current

Weissinger Hills Golf Course

in Shelbyville

Importance: 0.60

29 species

-41% vs. current

University Of Louisville Golf Club

in Simpsonville

Importance: 0.60

15 species

+13% 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

#93

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#93 of 100 locations

7th percentile for diversity

vs. Shelby County

-77% species diversity