Vanceburg

Ecosystem Overview

The Vanceburg ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 18 taxonomic genera. Located in Lewis County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lewis County nearby has 76% more documented species, Vanceburg offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #19 for species diversity among 66 Lewis County County natural areas, placing it in the 71th 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

#19

Regional Rank

Out of 66 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#19 of 66 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Lewis County

-76% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Brassica oleracea

Kale

Very Common0.54 obs.

Lycoris squamigera

Magic-Lily

Very Common0.54 obs.

Holosteum umbellatum

Jagged Chickweed

Very Common0.19 obs.

Bicyrtes quadrifasciatus

Four-Banded Stink Bug Hunter Wasp

Very Common0.19 obs.

Viola rafinesquei

Johnny-Jump-Up

Very Common0.19 obs.

Lycaena hypophlaeas

American Copper

Common0.19 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Common0.18 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Common0.14 obs.

Oxalis violacea

Violet Wood-Sorrel

Common0.09 obs.

Hylocichla mustelina

Wood Thrush

Common0.08 obs.

Epifagus virginiana

Beechdrops

Common0.07 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional0.07 obs.

Andersonglossum virginianum

Wild Comfrey

Occasional0.06 obs.

Sedum ternatum

Wild Stonecrop

Occasional0.06 obs.

Trillium sessile

Toadshade

Occasional0.06 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional0.06 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Occasional0.05 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Rare0.05 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Bluets

Rare0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-37%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lewis County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Lewis County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-76% vs. current

Vanceburg

Importance: 0.70

24 species

-21% vs. current

Concord

Importance: 0.70

19 species

0% vs. current

Old Trace Creek Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+533% vs. current

Trinity

Importance: 0.50

42 species

-55% vs. current

Sand Hill

Importance: 0.50

36 species

-47% vs. current

Saint Paul

Importance: 0.50

21 species

-10% vs. current

Concord

Importance: 0.50

18 species

+6% 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 Lewis County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-37%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lewis County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Lewis County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-76% vs. current

Vanceburg

Importance: 0.70

24 species

-21% vs. current

Concord

Importance: 0.70

19 species

0% vs. current

Old Trace Creek Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+533% vs. current

Trinity

Importance: 0.50

42 species

-55% vs. current

Sand Hill

Importance: 0.50

36 species

-47% vs. current

Saint Paul

Importance: 0.50

21 species

-10% vs. current

Concord

Importance: 0.50

18 species

+6% 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

#19

Regional Rank

Out of 66 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#19 of 66 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Lewis County

-76% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Brassica oleracea

Kale

Very Common0.54 obs.

Lycoris squamigera

Magic-Lily

Very Common0.54 obs.

Holosteum umbellatum

Jagged Chickweed

Very Common0.19 obs.

Bicyrtes quadrifasciatus

Four-Banded Stink Bug Hunter Wasp

Very Common0.19 obs.

Viola rafinesquei

Johnny-Jump-Up

Very Common0.19 obs.

Lycaena hypophlaeas

American Copper

Common0.19 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Common0.18 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Common0.14 obs.

Oxalis violacea

Violet Wood-Sorrel

Common0.09 obs.

Hylocichla mustelina

Wood Thrush

Common0.08 obs.

Epifagus virginiana

Beechdrops

Common0.07 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional0.07 obs.

Andersonglossum virginianum

Wild Comfrey

Occasional0.06 obs.

Sedum ternatum

Wild Stonecrop

Occasional0.06 obs.

Trillium sessile

Toadshade

Occasional0.06 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional0.06 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Occasional0.05 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Rare0.05 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Bluets

Rare0.05 obs.

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