Long Bottom

Ecosystem Overview

The Long Bottom ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 10 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 82% more documented species, Long Bottom offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 94 Russell County County natural areas, placing it in the 87th 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 94 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 94 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Russell County

-82% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Verbesina virginica

Virginia Crownbeard

Very Common1.17 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common0.75 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Wingstem

Very Common0.62 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common0.57 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Very Common0.51 obs.

Ostrya virginiana

Ironwood

Common0.41 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Common0.41 obs.

Magicicada cassini

Cassin'S 17-Year Cicada

Common0.39 obs.

Magicicada septendecim

Decim Periodical Cicada

Common0.39 obs.

Magicicada septendecula

Decula Periodical Cicada

Common0.39 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Common0.32 obs.

Aesculus pavia

Red Buckeye

Occasional0.31 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional0.25 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-65%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Russell County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Russell County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-82% vs. current

Russell Springs

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-84% vs. current

Lake Cumberland State Resort Park

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-83% vs. current

Jamestown

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+30% vs. current

Manntown

Importance: 0.50

18 species

-28% vs. current

Esto

Importance: 0.50

14 species

-7% vs. current

Rowena

Importance: 0.50

14 species

-7% vs. current

Helm

Importance: 0.50

13 species

0% 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

-65%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Russell County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Russell County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-82% vs. current

Russell Springs

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-84% vs. current

Lake Cumberland State Resort Park

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-83% vs. current

Jamestown

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+30% vs. current

Manntown

Importance: 0.50

18 species

-28% vs. current

Esto

Importance: 0.50

14 species

-7% vs. current

Rowena

Importance: 0.50

14 species

-7% vs. current

Helm

Importance: 0.50

13 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Verbesina virginica

Virginia Crownbeard

Very Common1.17 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common0.75 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Wingstem

Very Common0.62 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common0.57 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Very Common0.51 obs.

Ostrya virginiana

Ironwood

Common0.41 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Common0.41 obs.

Magicicada cassini

Cassin'S 17-Year Cicada

Common0.39 obs.

Magicicada septendecim

Decim Periodical Cicada

Common0.39 obs.

Magicicada septendecula

Decula Periodical Cicada

Common0.39 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Common0.32 obs.

Aesculus pavia

Red Buckeye

Occasional0.31 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional0.25 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 94 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 94 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Russell County

-82% species diversity