Irwin

Ecosystem Overview

The Irwin ecosystem supports 18 documented wildlife species across 17 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 77% more documented species, Irwin offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #24 for species diversity among 66 Lewis County County natural areas, placing it in the 64th 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

#24

Regional Rank

Out of 66 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#24 of 66 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Lewis County

-77% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Chlosyne nycteis

Silvery Checkerspot

Very Common0.35 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Very Common0.32 obs.

Althaea officinalis

Marshmallow

Very Common0.18 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Very Common0.13 obs.

Maianthemum stellatum

False Solomon'S Seal

Very Common0.09 obs.

Triosteum angustifolium

Yellow Horse-Gentian

Common0.09 obs.

Sanicula canadensis

Canada Sanicle

Common0.09 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Common0.09 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Common0.09 obs.

Morus rubra

Red Mulberry

Common0.09 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Common0.09 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Allspice

Occasional0.09 obs.

Sisyrinchium angustifolium

Blueeyed Grass

Occasional0.09 obs.

Carex juniperorum

Cedar Sedge

Occasional0.08 obs.

Carex crawei

Occasional0.08 obs.

Scutellaria nervosa

Veiny Skullcap

Occasional0.06 obs.

Desmodium nuttallii

Nuttall'S Tick Trefoil

Occasional0.06 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Rare0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-40%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lewis County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Lewis County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-77% vs. current

Vanceburg

Importance: 0.70

24 species

-25% vs. current

Concord

Importance: 0.70

19 species

-5% vs. current

Vanceburg

Importance: 0.60

19 species

-5% vs. current

Old Trace Creek Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+500% vs. current

Trinity

Importance: 0.50

42 species

-57% vs. current

Sand Hill

Importance: 0.50

36 species

-50% vs. current

Saint Paul

Importance: 0.50

21 species

-14% 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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Most Common Species

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

Chlosyne nycteis

Silvery Checkerspot

Very Common0.35 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Very Common0.32 obs.

Althaea officinalis

Marshmallow

Very Common0.18 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Very Common0.13 obs.

Maianthemum stellatum

False Solomon'S Seal

Very Common0.09 obs.

Triosteum angustifolium

Yellow Horse-Gentian

Common0.09 obs.

Sanicula canadensis

Canada Sanicle

Common0.09 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Common0.09 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Common0.09 obs.

Morus rubra

Red Mulberry

Common0.09 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Common0.09 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Allspice

Occasional0.09 obs.

Sisyrinchium angustifolium

Blueeyed Grass

Occasional0.09 obs.

Carex juniperorum

Cedar Sedge

Occasional0.08 obs.

Carex crawei

Occasional0.08 obs.

Scutellaria nervosa

Veiny Skullcap

Occasional0.06 obs.

Desmodium nuttallii

Nuttall'S Tick Trefoil

Occasional0.06 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Rare0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-40%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lewis County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Lewis County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-77% vs. current

Vanceburg

Importance: 0.70

24 species

-25% vs. current

Concord

Importance: 0.70

19 species

-5% vs. current

Vanceburg

Importance: 0.60

19 species

-5% vs. current

Old Trace Creek Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+500% vs. current

Trinity

Importance: 0.50

42 species

-57% vs. current

Sand Hill

Importance: 0.50

36 species

-50% vs. current

Saint Paul

Importance: 0.50

21 species

-14% 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

#24

Regional Rank

Out of 66 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#24 of 66 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Lewis County

-77% species diversity