Big Creek

Ecosystem Overview

The Big Creek ecosystem supports 7 documented wildlife species across 7 taxonomic genera. Located in Clay 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 Clay County nearby has 90% more documented species, Big Creek offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #41 for species diversity among 100 Clay County County natural areas, placing it in the 59th 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

#41

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#41 of 100 locations

59th percentile for diversity

vs. Clay County

-90% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 7 total documented species.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.87 obs.

Lobelia siphilitica

Blue Lobelia

Very Common0.85 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Very Common0.84 obs.

Euonymus americanus

Bursting-Heart

Very Common0.83 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Wingstem

Very Common0.14 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Redroot

Common0.02 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clay County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Clay County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-90% vs. current

Manchester

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+75% vs. current

Manchester

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+75% vs. current

Burchell-beech Creek Wma

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+250% vs. current

Eriline

Importance: 0.50

12 species

-42% vs. current

Barcreek

Importance: 0.50

7 species

0% vs. current

Spurlock

Importance: 0.50

7 species

0% vs. current

Peabody

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+40% 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 Clay County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clay County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Clay County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-90% vs. current

Manchester

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+75% vs. current

Manchester

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+75% vs. current

Burchell-beech Creek Wma

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+250% vs. current

Eriline

Importance: 0.50

12 species

-42% vs. current

Barcreek

Importance: 0.50

7 species

0% vs. current

Spurlock

Importance: 0.50

7 species

0% vs. current

Peabody

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+40% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 7 total documented species.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.87 obs.

Lobelia siphilitica

Blue Lobelia

Very Common0.85 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Very Common0.84 obs.

Euonymus americanus

Bursting-Heart

Very Common0.83 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Wingstem

Very Common0.14 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Redroot

Common0.02 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

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

#41

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#41 of 100 locations

59th percentile for diversity

vs. Clay County

-90% species diversity