Rowan County Recreation Complex

Ecosystem Overview

The Rowan County Recreation Complex ecosystem supports 5 documented wildlife species across 5 taxonomic genera. Located in Rowan County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 0 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Rowan County nearby has 93% more documented species, Rowan County Recreation Complex offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common1 species

Occasional2 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

vs. Rowan County

-93% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 5 total documented species.

Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus

Lemon Lily

Very Common0.49 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common0.21 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Bluets

Very Common0.13 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Very Common0.06 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common0.06 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-92%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Rowan County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Rowan County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-93% vs. current

Morehead

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-94% vs. current

Lakeview Heights

Importance: 0.70

49 species

-90% vs. current

Morehead

Importance: 0.60

74 species

-93% vs. current

Eagle Trace Golf Course

in Morehead

Importance: 0.60

13 species

-62% vs. current

Cogswell

Importance: 0.50

79 species

-94% vs. current

Brady

Importance: 0.50

77 species

-94% vs. current

Morehead Memorial Tree Walk

in Morehead

Importance: 0.50

77 species

-94% 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 Rowan County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 5 total documented species.

Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus

Lemon Lily

Very Common0.49 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common0.21 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Bluets

Very Common0.13 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Very Common0.06 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common0.06 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-92%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Rowan County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Rowan County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-93% vs. current

Morehead

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-94% vs. current

Lakeview Heights

Importance: 0.70

49 species

-90% vs. current

Morehead

Importance: 0.60

74 species

-93% vs. current

Eagle Trace Golf Course

in Morehead

Importance: 0.60

13 species

-62% vs. current

Cogswell

Importance: 0.50

79 species

-94% vs. current

Brady

Importance: 0.50

77 species

-94% vs. current

Morehead Memorial Tree Walk

in Morehead

Importance: 0.50

77 species

-94% 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

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common1 species

Occasional2 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

vs. Rowan County

-93% species diversity