Cornishville

Ecosystem Overview

The Cornishville ecosystem supports 18 documented wildlife species across 18 taxonomic genera. Located in Mercer 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 Mercer County nearby has 76% more documented species, Cornishville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #84 for species diversity among 100 Mercer County County natural areas, placing it in the 16th 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

#84

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#84 of 100 locations

16th percentile for diversity

vs. Mercer County

-76% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Rosa multiflora

Baby Rose

Very Common0.73 obs.

Ipomoea pandurata

Indian Potato

Very Common0.17 obs.

Psaphida rolandi

Roland'S Sallow

Very Common0.09 obs.

Emmelina monodactyla

Common Plume

Very Common0.09 obs.

Nemoria lixaria

Red-Bordered Emerald

Very Common0.09 obs.

Argyrotaenia velutinana

Red-Banded Leafroller Moth

Common0.09 obs.

Cybister fimbriolatus

Common0.09 obs.

Chionodes mediofuscella

Black-Smudged Chionodes Moth

Common0.09 obs.

Lycia ypsilon

Wooly Gray

Common0.09 obs.

Acleris ptychogrammos

Common0.09 obs.

Orthosia hibisci

Green Fruitworm

Common0.09 obs.

Hypena scabra

Green Cloverworm

Occasional0.09 obs.

Plantago major

Plantain

Occasional0.08 obs.

Polygonum aviculare

Doorweed

Occasional0.08 obs.

Latrodectus mactans

Southern Black Widow

Occasional0.08 obs.

Datura stramonium

Fireweed

Occasional0.07 obs.

Falco columbarius

Merlin

Occasional0.05 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-Orange

Rare0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-59%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mercer County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Mercer County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-76% vs. current

Harrodsburg

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-76% vs. current

Shaker Village Of Pleasant Hill

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-76% vs. current

Burgin

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+157% vs. current

Anderson Dean Community Park

Importance: 0.60

12 species

+50% vs. current

Harrodsburg

Importance: 0.60

10 species

+80% vs. current

Shakertown

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-77% vs. current

Bushtown

Importance: 0.50

16 species

+13% 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 Mercer County County.

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Most Common Species

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

Rosa multiflora

Baby Rose

Very Common0.73 obs.

Ipomoea pandurata

Indian Potato

Very Common0.17 obs.

Psaphida rolandi

Roland'S Sallow

Very Common0.09 obs.

Emmelina monodactyla

Common Plume

Very Common0.09 obs.

Nemoria lixaria

Red-Bordered Emerald

Very Common0.09 obs.

Argyrotaenia velutinana

Red-Banded Leafroller Moth

Common0.09 obs.

Cybister fimbriolatus

Common0.09 obs.

Chionodes mediofuscella

Black-Smudged Chionodes Moth

Common0.09 obs.

Lycia ypsilon

Wooly Gray

Common0.09 obs.

Acleris ptychogrammos

Common0.09 obs.

Orthosia hibisci

Green Fruitworm

Common0.09 obs.

Hypena scabra

Green Cloverworm

Occasional0.09 obs.

Plantago major

Plantain

Occasional0.08 obs.

Polygonum aviculare

Doorweed

Occasional0.08 obs.

Latrodectus mactans

Southern Black Widow

Occasional0.08 obs.

Datura stramonium

Fireweed

Occasional0.07 obs.

Falco columbarius

Merlin

Occasional0.05 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-Orange

Rare0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-59%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mercer County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Mercer County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-76% vs. current

Harrodsburg

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-76% vs. current

Shaker Village Of Pleasant Hill

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-76% vs. current

Burgin

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+157% vs. current

Anderson Dean Community Park

Importance: 0.60

12 species

+50% vs. current

Harrodsburg

Importance: 0.60

10 species

+80% vs. current

Shakertown

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-77% vs. current

Bushtown

Importance: 0.50

16 species

+13% 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

#84

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#84 of 100 locations

16th percentile for diversity

vs. Mercer County

-76% species diversity