Mount Vernon

Ecosystem Overview

The Mount Vernon ecosystem supports 18 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in Rockcastle 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 Rockcastle County nearby has 77% more documented species, Mount Vernon offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #60 for species diversity among 100 Rockcastle County County natural areas, placing it in the 40th 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

#60

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#60 of 100 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. Rockcastle County

-77% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Very Common0.61 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Very Common0.2 obs.

Opheodrys aestivus

Greensnake

Very Common0.2 obs.

Podiceps auritus

Horned Grebe

Very Common0.15 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

Cedar Waxwing

Very Common0.14 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common0.14 obs.

Aix sponsa

Wood Duck

Common0.13 obs.

Celastrus scandens

Waxwork

Common0.12 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common0.12 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Scarole

Common0.09 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Common0.09 obs.

Aythya marila

Scaup

Occasional0.07 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Occasional0.07 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

Mallard

Occasional0.07 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional0.07 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-Necked Duck

Occasional0.07 obs.

Actitis macularius

Dipper

Occasional0.07 obs.

Spiranthes lacera

Slender Ladies' Tresses

Rare0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-65%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Rockcastle County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Rockcastle County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-77% vs. current

Mount Vernon

Importance: 0.70

33 species

-45% vs. current

Brodhead

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+29% vs. current

Livingston

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+500% vs. current

Climax

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-77% vs. current

Disputanta

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-77% vs. current

Boone

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-77% vs. current

Sinks

Importance: 0.50

34 species

-47% vs. current

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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 Rockcastle County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Very Common0.61 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Very Common0.2 obs.

Opheodrys aestivus

Greensnake

Very Common0.2 obs.

Podiceps auritus

Horned Grebe

Very Common0.15 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

Cedar Waxwing

Very Common0.14 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common0.14 obs.

Aix sponsa

Wood Duck

Common0.13 obs.

Celastrus scandens

Waxwork

Common0.12 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common0.12 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Scarole

Common0.09 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Common0.09 obs.

Aythya marila

Scaup

Occasional0.07 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Occasional0.07 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

Mallard

Occasional0.07 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional0.07 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-Necked Duck

Occasional0.07 obs.

Actitis macularius

Dipper

Occasional0.07 obs.

Spiranthes lacera

Slender Ladies' Tresses

Rare0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-65%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Rockcastle County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Rockcastle County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-77% vs. current

Mount Vernon

Importance: 0.70

33 species

-45% vs. current

Brodhead

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+29% vs. current

Livingston

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+500% vs. current

Climax

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-77% vs. current

Disputanta

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-77% vs. current

Boone

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-77% vs. current

Sinks

Importance: 0.50

34 species

-47% 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

#60

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#60 of 100 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. Rockcastle County

-77% species diversity