Slate Valley

Ecosystem Overview

The Slate Valley ecosystem supports 23 documented wildlife species across 23 taxonomic genera. Located in Bath County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Bath County nearby has 71% more documented species, Slate Valley offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #73 for species diversity among 100 Bath County County natural areas, placing it in the 27th 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

#73

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#73 of 100 locations

27th percentile for diversity

vs. Bath County

-71% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.

Cosmos bipinnatus

Cosmos

Very Common0.52 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common0.51 obs.

Salvia lyrata

Cancerweed

Very Common0.51 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Baby Rose

Very Common0.27 obs.

Polygaloides paucifolia

Gaywings

Very Common0.27 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Common0.26 obs.

Matricaria chamomilla

Chamomile

Common0.26 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Bluets

Common0.26 obs.

Amaranthus spinosus

Edlebur

Common0.26 obs.

Erigeron strigosus

Whitetop

Common0.26 obs.

Galium triflorum

Sweet Bedstraw

Common0.26 obs.

Sambucus canadensis

White Elder

Occasional0.26 obs.

Sedum sarmentosum

Orpin Sarmenteux

Occasional0.26 obs.

Geum canadense

White Avens

Occasional0.26 obs.

Potentilla simplex

Common Cinquefoil

Occasional0.26 obs.

Brassica juncea

Mustard

Occasional0.26 obs.

Iris pseudacorus

Flag Iris

Occasional0.26 obs.

Vernonia baldwinii

Western Ironweed

Rare0.26 obs.

Rumex acetosella

Sorrel

Rare0.26 obs.

Cucumis melo

Cantaloupe

Rare0.26 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-21%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bath County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Bath County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-71% vs. current

Owingsville

Importance: 0.70

28 species

-18% vs. current

Salt Lick

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+188% vs. current

Sharpsburg

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+1050% vs. current

Owingsville

Importance: 0.60

5 species

+360% vs. current

Zilpo Recreation Area

Importance: 0.50

52 species

-56% vs. current

Midland

Importance: 0.50

37 species

-38% vs. current

Pebble

Importance: 0.50

23 species

0% 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 Bath County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.

Cosmos bipinnatus

Cosmos

Very Common0.52 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common0.51 obs.

Salvia lyrata

Cancerweed

Very Common0.51 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Baby Rose

Very Common0.27 obs.

Polygaloides paucifolia

Gaywings

Very Common0.27 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Common0.26 obs.

Matricaria chamomilla

Chamomile

Common0.26 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Bluets

Common0.26 obs.

Amaranthus spinosus

Edlebur

Common0.26 obs.

Erigeron strigosus

Whitetop

Common0.26 obs.

Galium triflorum

Sweet Bedstraw

Common0.26 obs.

Sambucus canadensis

White Elder

Occasional0.26 obs.

Sedum sarmentosum

Orpin Sarmenteux

Occasional0.26 obs.

Geum canadense

White Avens

Occasional0.26 obs.

Potentilla simplex

Common Cinquefoil

Occasional0.26 obs.

Brassica juncea

Mustard

Occasional0.26 obs.

Iris pseudacorus

Flag Iris

Occasional0.26 obs.

Vernonia baldwinii

Western Ironweed

Rare0.26 obs.

Rumex acetosella

Sorrel

Rare0.26 obs.

Cucumis melo

Cantaloupe

Rare0.26 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-21%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bath County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Bath County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-71% vs. current

Owingsville

Importance: 0.70

28 species

-18% vs. current

Salt Lick

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+188% vs. current

Sharpsburg

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+1050% vs. current

Owingsville

Importance: 0.60

5 species

+360% vs. current

Zilpo Recreation Area

Importance: 0.50

52 species

-56% vs. current

Midland

Importance: 0.50

37 species

-38% vs. current

Pebble

Importance: 0.50

23 species

0% 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

#73

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#73 of 100 locations

27th percentile for diversity

vs. Bath County

-71% species diversity