Carr Creek

Ecosystem Overview

The Carr Creek ecosystem supports 5 documented wildlife species across 5 taxonomic genera. Located in Knott County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 0 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Knott County nearby has 93% more documented species, Carr Creek offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #20 for species diversity among 100 Knott County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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

#20

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common1 species

Occasional2 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#20 of 100 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Knott County

-93% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 5 total documented species.

Sambucus canadensis

White Elder

Very Common0.07 obs.

Citrullus lanatus

Watermelon

Very Common0.07 obs.

Magnolia tripetala

Umbrella Magnolia

Very Common0.06 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Baby Rose

Very Common0.06 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Fleeceflower

Very Common0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-77%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Knott County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Knott County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-93% vs. current

Carr Creek Lake Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-94% vs. current

Hindman

Importance: 0.70

5 species

0% vs. current

Pippa Passes

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+400% vs. current

Brinkley

Importance: 0.50

4 species

+25% vs. current

Carrie

Importance: 0.50

4 species

+25% vs. current

Bath

Importance: 0.50

4 species

+25% vs. current

Hall

Importance: 0.50

3 species

+67% 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 Knott County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-77%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Knott County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Knott County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-93% vs. current

Carr Creek Lake Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-94% vs. current

Hindman

Importance: 0.70

5 species

0% vs. current

Pippa Passes

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+400% vs. current

Brinkley

Importance: 0.50

4 species

+25% vs. current

Carrie

Importance: 0.50

4 species

+25% vs. current

Bath

Importance: 0.50

4 species

+25% vs. current

Hall

Importance: 0.50

3 species

+67% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 5 total documented species.

Sambucus canadensis

White Elder

Very Common0.07 obs.

Citrullus lanatus

Watermelon

Very Common0.07 obs.

Magnolia tripetala

Umbrella Magnolia

Very Common0.06 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Baby Rose

Very Common0.06 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Fleeceflower

Very Common0.05 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

#20

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common1 species

Occasional2 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#20 of 100 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Knott County

-93% species diversity