Grayson

Ecosystem Overview

The Grayson ecosystem supports 9 documented wildlife species across 9 taxonomic genera. Located in Carter County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Carter County nearby has 88% more documented species, Grayson offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

vs. Carter County

-88% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.

Acer negundo

Boxelder

Very Common0.24 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Very Common0.11 obs.

Laportea canadensis

Wood Nettle

Very Common0.11 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

Jumpseed

Very Common0.11 obs.

Caulophyllum thalictroides

Squawroot

Very Common0.11 obs.

Carya glabra

Red Hickory

Common0.09 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Common0.08 obs.

Arilus cristatus

North American Wheel Bug

Common0.07 obs.

Draba verna

Common Draba

Common0.06 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-87%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Carter County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Carter County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-88% vs. current

Olive Hill

Importance: 0.70

55 species

-84% vs. current

Grayson

Importance: 0.70

30 species

-70% vs. current

Tygarts State Forest

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-89% vs. current

Grayson Lake State Park

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-89% vs. current

Carter Caves State Resort Park

Importance: 0.60

78 species

-88% vs. current

Grayson Game Refuge Area

Importance: 0.60

72 species

-87% vs. current

Prater

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-89% 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 Carter County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.

Acer negundo

Boxelder

Very Common0.24 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Very Common0.11 obs.

Laportea canadensis

Wood Nettle

Very Common0.11 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

Jumpseed

Very Common0.11 obs.

Caulophyllum thalictroides

Squawroot

Very Common0.11 obs.

Carya glabra

Red Hickory

Common0.09 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Common0.08 obs.

Arilus cristatus

North American Wheel Bug

Common0.07 obs.

Draba verna

Common Draba

Common0.06 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-87%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Carter County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Carter County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-88% vs. current

Olive Hill

Importance: 0.70

55 species

-84% vs. current

Grayson

Importance: 0.70

30 species

-70% vs. current

Tygarts State Forest

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-89% vs. current

Grayson Lake State Park

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-89% vs. current

Carter Caves State Resort Park

Importance: 0.60

78 species

-88% vs. current

Grayson Game Refuge Area

Importance: 0.60

72 species

-87% vs. current

Prater

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-89% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

vs. Carter County

-88% species diversity