Meshack

Ecosystem Overview

The Meshack ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in Monroe County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Monroe County nearby has 85% more documented species, Meshack offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 76 Monroe County County natural areas, placing it in the 92th 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 76 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 76 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Monroe County

-85% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Polymnia canadensis

Leafcup

Very Common0.18 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

Soapwort

Very Common0.17 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Very Common0.16 obs.

Rudbeckia triloba

Browneyed Susan

Very Common0.16 obs.

Croton monanthogynus

Prairie-Tea

Very Common0.16 obs.

Microstegium vimineum

Nepal Grass

Common0.16 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese Privet

Common0.16 obs.

Delphinium tricorne

Dwarf Larkspur

Common0.15 obs.

Teucrium canadense

Wood Sage

Common0.14 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Golden Cassia

Common0.07 obs.

Paulownia tomentosa

Karritree

Common0.06 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-27%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Monroe County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Monroe County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-85% vs. current

Gamaliel

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+267% vs. current

Fountain Run

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+450% vs. current

Tompkinsville

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+450% vs. current

Tompkinsville

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+450% vs. current

Akersville

Importance: 0.50

16 species

-31% vs. current

Center Point

Importance: 0.50

11 species

0% vs. current

Otia

Importance: 0.50

10 species

+10% 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 Monroe County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-27%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Monroe County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Monroe County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-85% vs. current

Gamaliel

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+267% vs. current

Fountain Run

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+450% vs. current

Tompkinsville

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+450% vs. current

Tompkinsville

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+450% vs. current

Akersville

Importance: 0.50

16 species

-31% vs. current

Center Point

Importance: 0.50

11 species

0% vs. current

Otia

Importance: 0.50

10 species

+10% 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 76 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 76 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Monroe County

-85% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Polymnia canadensis

Leafcup

Very Common0.18 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

Soapwort

Very Common0.17 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Very Common0.16 obs.

Rudbeckia triloba

Browneyed Susan

Very Common0.16 obs.

Croton monanthogynus

Prairie-Tea

Very Common0.16 obs.

Microstegium vimineum

Nepal Grass

Common0.16 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese Privet

Common0.16 obs.

Delphinium tricorne

Dwarf Larkspur

Common0.15 obs.

Teucrium canadense

Wood Sage

Common0.14 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Golden Cassia

Common0.07 obs.

Paulownia tomentosa

Karritree

Common0.06 obs.

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