Laketon

Ecosystem Overview

The Laketon ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Carlisle County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Carlisle County nearby has 86% more documented species, Laketon offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 28 Carlisle County County natural areas, placing it in the 57th 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 28 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 28 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. Carlisle County

-86% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Very Common0.27 obs.

Sorghum halepense

Cuba-Grass

Very Common0.03 obs.

Symphyotrichum pilosum

Nailrod

Very Common0.02 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Chokecherry

Very Common0.02 obs.

Ligustrum ovalifolium

California Privet

Very Common0.02 obs.

Euonymus fortunei

Dwarf Euonymus

Common0.02 obs.

Desmodium paniculatum

Panicled Tick-Clover

Common0.02 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Common0.02 obs.

Lactuca canadensis

Devil'S Weed

Common0.02 obs.

Nekemias arborea

Peppervine

Common0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-83%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Carlisle County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Carlisle County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-86% vs. current

Bardwell

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-87% vs. current

Winford

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-87% vs. current

Berkley

Importance: 0.50

59 species

-83% vs. current

Bardwell

Importance: 0.50

10 species

0% vs. current

Cunningham

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+900% vs. current

Mississippi River

Importance: 0.40

80 species

-87% vs. current

Mississippi River

Importance: 0.40

80 species

-87% 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 Carlisle County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-83%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Carlisle County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Carlisle County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-86% vs. current

Bardwell

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-87% vs. current

Winford

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-87% vs. current

Berkley

Importance: 0.50

59 species

-83% vs. current

Bardwell

Importance: 0.50

10 species

0% vs. current

Cunningham

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+900% vs. current

Mississippi River

Importance: 0.40

80 species

-87% vs. current

Mississippi River

Importance: 0.40

80 species

-87% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Very Common0.27 obs.

Sorghum halepense

Cuba-Grass

Very Common0.03 obs.

Symphyotrichum pilosum

Nailrod

Very Common0.02 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Chokecherry

Very Common0.02 obs.

Ligustrum ovalifolium

California Privet

Very Common0.02 obs.

Euonymus fortunei

Dwarf Euonymus

Common0.02 obs.

Desmodium paniculatum

Panicled Tick-Clover

Common0.02 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Common0.02 obs.

Lactuca canadensis

Devil'S Weed

Common0.02 obs.

Nekemias arborea

Peppervine

Common0.02 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 28 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 28 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. Carlisle County

-86% species diversity