Esto

Ecosystem Overview

The Esto ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in Russell 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 Russell County nearby has 81% more documented species, Esto offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 94 Russell County County natural areas, placing it in the 91th 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 94 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 94 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Russell County

-81% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.11 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common0.11 obs.

Nyssa sylvatica

Tupelo

Very Common0.05 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Staffvine

Very Common0.05 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Arrow-Wood

Very Common0.05 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

Heal-All

Common0.04 obs.

Rumex obtusifolius

Burnt Dock

Common0.03 obs.

Cerastium glomeratum

Clammy Chickweed

Common0.03 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common0.02 obs.

Juglans nigra

Noyer Noir

Common0.02 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Common0.02 obs.

Paulownia tomentosa

Karritree

Occasional0.02 obs.

Sisyrinchium angustifolium

Blueeyed Grass

Occasional0.02 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Occasional0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-62%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Russell County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Russell County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-81% vs. current

Russell Springs

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-82% vs. current

Lake Cumberland State Resort Park

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-82% vs. current

Jamestown

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+40% vs. current

Manntown

Importance: 0.50

18 species

-22% vs. current

Rowena

Importance: 0.50

14 species

0% vs. current

Helm

Importance: 0.50

13 species

+8% vs. current

Long Bottom

Importance: 0.50

13 species

+8% 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 Russell County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-62%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Russell County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Russell County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-81% vs. current

Russell Springs

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-82% vs. current

Lake Cumberland State Resort Park

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-82% vs. current

Jamestown

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+40% vs. current

Manntown

Importance: 0.50

18 species

-22% vs. current

Rowena

Importance: 0.50

14 species

0% vs. current

Helm

Importance: 0.50

13 species

+8% vs. current

Long Bottom

Importance: 0.50

13 species

+8% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.11 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common0.11 obs.

Nyssa sylvatica

Tupelo

Very Common0.05 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Staffvine

Very Common0.05 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Arrow-Wood

Very Common0.05 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

Heal-All

Common0.04 obs.

Rumex obtusifolius

Burnt Dock

Common0.03 obs.

Cerastium glomeratum

Clammy Chickweed

Common0.03 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common0.02 obs.

Juglans nigra

Noyer Noir

Common0.02 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Common0.02 obs.

Paulownia tomentosa

Karritree

Occasional0.02 obs.

Sisyrinchium angustifolium

Blueeyed Grass

Occasional0.02 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Occasional0.02 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

Regional Rank

Out of 94 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 94 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Russell County

-81% species diversity