Akersville Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Akersville ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in Monroe 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 Monroe County nearby has 79% more documented species, Akersville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 76 Monroe County County natural areas, placing it in the 96th 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 Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 76 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Monroe County

-79% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Very Common0.3 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Very Common0.16 obs.

Pachysandra procumbens

Allegheny-Spurge

Very Common0.13 obs.

Obolaria virginica

Virginia Pennywort

Very Common0.1 obs.

Ipomoea lacunosa

White Star

Very Common0.07 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Common0.07 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Common0.07 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Ailanthus

Common0.07 obs.

Morus rubra

Red Mulberry

Common0.07 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Common0.07 obs.

Juglans nigra

Noyer Noir

Common0.07 obs.

Ilex opaca

White Holly

Occasional0.07 obs.

Smilax rotundifolia

Catbrier

Occasional0.07 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Blue Phlox

Occasional0.07 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Bluets

Occasional0.06 obs.

Krigia biflora

Two-Flowered Cynthia

Occasional0.06 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+7%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Monroe County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Monroe County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-79% vs. current

Gamaliel

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+433% vs. current

Tompkinsville

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+700% vs. current

Fountain Run

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Very Common0.3 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Very Common0.16 obs.

Pachysandra procumbens

Allegheny-Spurge

Very Common0.13 obs.

Obolaria virginica

Virginia Pennywort

Very Common0.1 obs.

Ipomoea lacunosa

White Star

Very Common0.07 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Common0.07 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Common0.07 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Ailanthus

Common0.07 obs.

Morus rubra

Red Mulberry

Common0.07 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Common0.07 obs.

Juglans nigra

Noyer Noir

Common0.07 obs.

Ilex opaca

White Holly

Occasional0.07 obs.

Smilax rotundifolia

Catbrier

Occasional0.07 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Blue Phlox

Occasional0.07 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Bluets

Occasional0.06 obs.

Krigia biflora

Two-Flowered Cynthia

Occasional0.06 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+7%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Monroe County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Monroe County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-79% vs. current

Gamaliel

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+433% vs. current

Tompkinsville

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+700% vs. current

Fountain Run

2 species

+700% vs. current

Tompkinsville

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+700% vs. current

Meshack

Importance: 0.50

11 species

+45% vs. current

Center Point

Importance: 0.50

11 species

+45% vs. current

Otia

Importance: 0.50

10 species

+60% 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.

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 Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 76 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Monroe County

-79% species diversity