Alexandria

Ecosystem Overview

The Alexandria ecosystem supports 51 documented wildlife species across 49 taxonomic genera. Located in Campbell County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Fort Thomas, Alexandria hosts 155% more species diversity. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 14 Campbell County County natural areas, placing it in the 71th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 14 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Fort Thomas

+155% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 51 total documented species.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-orange

Very Common2 obs.

Trifolium campestre

hop trefoil

Very Common2 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Very Common2 obs.

Megacyllene decora

Very Common1 obs.

Hemaris diffinis

Snowberry Clearwing

Very Common1 obs.

Diapheromera femorata

Common American Walkingstick

Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Asarum canadense

wild ginger

Common1 obs.

Laphria thoracica

Bumble Bee Mimic Robber Fly

Common1 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Common1 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional1 obs.

Calycopis cecrops

Red-Banded Hairstreak

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Occasional1 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Occasional1 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Rare1 obs.

Odontota dorsalis

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+38%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Campbell County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Fort Thomas

Importance: 0.41

20 species

+155% vs. current

Campbell County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-49% vs. current

Newport

Importance: 0.39

27 species

+89% vs. current

Highland Heights

Importance: 0.31

100 species

-49% vs. current

Dayton

Importance: 0.28

6 species

+750% vs. current

Bellevue

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+5000% vs. current

Wilder

Importance: 0.27

7 species

+629% vs. current

Cold Spring

Importance: 0.25

37 species

+38% 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 Campbell County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+38%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Campbell County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Fort Thomas

Importance: 0.41

20 species

+155% vs. current

Campbell County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-49% vs. current

Newport

Importance: 0.39

27 species

+89% vs. current

Highland Heights

Importance: 0.31

100 species

-49% vs. current

Dayton

Importance: 0.28

6 species

+750% vs. current

Bellevue

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+5000% vs. current

Wilder

Importance: 0.27

7 species

+629% vs. current

Cold Spring

Importance: 0.25

37 species

+38% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 14 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Fort Thomas

+155% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 51 total documented species.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-orange

Very Common2 obs.

Trifolium campestre

hop trefoil

Very Common2 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Very Common2 obs.

Megacyllene decora

Very Common1 obs.

Hemaris diffinis

Snowberry Clearwing

Very Common1 obs.

Diapheromera femorata

Common American Walkingstick

Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Asarum canadense

wild ginger

Common1 obs.

Laphria thoracica

Bumble Bee Mimic Robber Fly

Common1 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Common1 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional1 obs.

Calycopis cecrops

Red-Banded Hairstreak

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Occasional1 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Occasional1 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Rare1 obs.

Odontota dorsalis

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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