Salmons

Ecosystem Overview

The Salmons ecosystem supports 53 documented wildlife species across 50 taxonomic genera. Located in Simpson 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. While Simpson County nearby has 29% more documented species, Salmons offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #15 for species diversity among 74 Simpson County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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

#15

Regional Rank

Out of 74 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 74 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Simpson County

-29% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 53 total documented species.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Very Common0.32 obs.

Steatoda triangulosa

Triangulate Bud Spider

Very Common0.21 obs.

Dasymutilla occidentalis

Common Eastern Velvet Ant

Very Common0.21 obs.

Acanthocephala declivis

Very Common0.21 obs.

Limax maximus

Tiger Slug

Very Common0.21 obs.

Myodocha serripes

Long-Necked Seed Bug

Common0.21 obs.

Loxosceles reclusa

Common0.21 obs.

Sceliphron caementarium

Mud Dauber

Common0.11 obs.

Cucurbita pepo

Marrow

Common0.11 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Common0.11 obs.

Deltochilum gibbosum

Common0.11 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Occasional0.11 obs.

Xenox tigrinus

Tiger Bee Fly

Occasional0.11 obs.

Actias luna

Luna Moth

Occasional0.11 obs.

Paraphidippus aurantius

Jumping Spiders

Occasional0.11 obs.

Melothria pendula

Creeping Cucumber

Occasional0.11 obs.

Tritoxa flexa

Occasional0.11 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Rare0.11 obs.

Acanalonia conica

Green Cone-Headed Planthopper

Rare0.11 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare0.11 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-13%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Simpson County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Simpson County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-29% vs. current

Franklin

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-31% vs. current

Franklin

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-34% vs. current

Green Lawn Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-34% vs. current

Jim Roberts Community Park

Importance: 0.50

79 species

-33% vs. current

Kenny Perry's Country Creek Golf Course

Importance: 0.50

37 species

+43% vs. current

Kentucky Downs Race Course

Importance: 0.50

32 species

+66% vs. current

Black Jack

Importance: 0.50

31 species

+71% 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 Simpson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-13%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Simpson County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Simpson County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-29% vs. current

Franklin

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-31% vs. current

Franklin

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-34% vs. current

Green Lawn Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-34% vs. current

Jim Roberts Community Park

Importance: 0.50

79 species

-33% vs. current

Kenny Perry's Country Creek Golf Course

Importance: 0.50

37 species

+43% vs. current

Kentucky Downs Race Course

Importance: 0.50

32 species

+66% vs. current

Black Jack

Importance: 0.50

31 species

+71% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 53 total documented species.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Very Common0.32 obs.

Steatoda triangulosa

Triangulate Bud Spider

Very Common0.21 obs.

Dasymutilla occidentalis

Common Eastern Velvet Ant

Very Common0.21 obs.

Acanthocephala declivis

Very Common0.21 obs.

Limax maximus

Tiger Slug

Very Common0.21 obs.

Myodocha serripes

Long-Necked Seed Bug

Common0.21 obs.

Loxosceles reclusa

Common0.21 obs.

Sceliphron caementarium

Mud Dauber

Common0.11 obs.

Cucurbita pepo

Marrow

Common0.11 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Common0.11 obs.

Deltochilum gibbosum

Common0.11 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Occasional0.11 obs.

Xenox tigrinus

Tiger Bee Fly

Occasional0.11 obs.

Actias luna

Luna Moth

Occasional0.11 obs.

Paraphidippus aurantius

Jumping Spiders

Occasional0.11 obs.

Melothria pendula

Creeping Cucumber

Occasional0.11 obs.

Tritoxa flexa

Occasional0.11 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Rare0.11 obs.

Acanalonia conica

Green Cone-Headed Planthopper

Rare0.11 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare0.11 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#15

Regional Rank

Out of 74 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 74 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Simpson County

-29% species diversity