Lacey

Ecosystem Overview

The Lacey ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in Magoffin County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Magoffin County nearby has 86% more documented species, Lacey offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 100 Magoffin County County natural areas, placing it in the 97th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 100 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Magoffin County

-86% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Very Common0.26 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common0.21 obs.

Laportea canadensis

Wood Nettle

Very Common0.13 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Hemlock

Very Common0.13 obs.

Polygonatum biflorum

Solomon'S Seal

Very Common0.13 obs.

Pinus rigida

Hard Pine

Common0.12 obs.

Lobelia inflata

Wild Tobacco

Common0.11 obs.

Brachyelytrum erectum

Bearded Shorthusk

Common0.11 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

Fan Clubmoss

Common0.11 obs.

Solidago erecta

Common0.11 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common0.06 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-15%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Magoffin County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Magoffin County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-86% vs. current

Salyersville

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+267% vs. current

Flat Fork

Importance: 0.50

10 species

+10% vs. current

Wheelersburg

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+83% vs. current

Mason

Importance: 0.50

3 species

+267% vs. current

Ova

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+450% vs. current

Seitz

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+450% vs. current

Salyersville

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+450% 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 Magoffin County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Very Common0.26 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common0.21 obs.

Laportea canadensis

Wood Nettle

Very Common0.13 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Hemlock

Very Common0.13 obs.

Polygonatum biflorum

Solomon'S Seal

Very Common0.13 obs.

Pinus rigida

Hard Pine

Common0.12 obs.

Lobelia inflata

Wild Tobacco

Common0.11 obs.

Brachyelytrum erectum

Bearded Shorthusk

Common0.11 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

Fan Clubmoss

Common0.11 obs.

Solidago erecta

Common0.11 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common0.06 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-15%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Magoffin County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Magoffin County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-86% vs. current

Salyersville

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+267% vs. current

Flat Fork

Importance: 0.50

10 species

+10% vs. current

Wheelersburg

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+83% vs. current

Mason

Importance: 0.50

3 species

+267% vs. current

Ova

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+450% vs. current

Seitz

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+450% vs. current

Salyersville

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+450% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 100 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Magoffin County

-86% species diversity