Engle

Ecosystem Overview

The Engle ecosystem supports 36 documented wildlife species across 36 taxonomic genera. Located in Perry County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Perry County nearby has 54% more documented species, Engle offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 95 Perry County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 95 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 95 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Perry County

-54% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 36 total documented species.

Pisaurina mira

Nursery Web Spider

Very Common0.1 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia Opossum

Very Common0.1 obs.

Dolomedes tenebrosus

Dark Fishing Spider

Very Common0.1 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Orchard Orbweaver

Very Common0.1 obs.

Barbarea verna

Land Cress

Very Common0.05 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Common0.05 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Kingfisher

Common0.05 obs.

Tenodera sinensis

Chinese Mantis

Common0.05 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern Newt

Common0.05 obs.

Latrodectus mactans

Southern Black Widow

Common0.05 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Tiger Swallowtail

Common0.05 obs.

Juglans nigra

Noyer Noir

Occasional0.05 obs.

Pelidnota punctata

Grapevine Beetle

Occasional0.05 obs.

Salvia lyrata

Cancerweed

Occasional0.05 obs.

Acer saccharum

Hard Maple

Occasional0.05 obs.

Megalopyge crispata

Black-Waved Flannel Moth

Occasional0.05 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional0.05 obs.

Chauliognathus marginatus

Rare0.05 obs.

Oenothera biennis

Candlestick

Rare0.05 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Mullein

Rare0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Perry County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Perry County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-54% vs. current

Hazard

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-53% vs. current

Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+414% vs. current

Buckhorn

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+500% vs. current

Vicco

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+1700% vs. current

Hazard

Importance: 0.60

28 species

+29% vs. current

Dice

Importance: 0.50

46 species

-22% vs. current

Stacy

Importance: 0.50

44 species

-18% 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 Perry County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 36 total documented species.

Pisaurina mira

Nursery Web Spider

Very Common0.1 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia Opossum

Very Common0.1 obs.

Dolomedes tenebrosus

Dark Fishing Spider

Very Common0.1 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Orchard Orbweaver

Very Common0.1 obs.

Barbarea verna

Land Cress

Very Common0.05 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Common0.05 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Kingfisher

Common0.05 obs.

Tenodera sinensis

Chinese Mantis

Common0.05 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern Newt

Common0.05 obs.

Latrodectus mactans

Southern Black Widow

Common0.05 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Tiger Swallowtail

Common0.05 obs.

Juglans nigra

Noyer Noir

Occasional0.05 obs.

Pelidnota punctata

Grapevine Beetle

Occasional0.05 obs.

Salvia lyrata

Cancerweed

Occasional0.05 obs.

Acer saccharum

Hard Maple

Occasional0.05 obs.

Megalopyge crispata

Black-Waved Flannel Moth

Occasional0.05 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional0.05 obs.

Chauliognathus marginatus

Rare0.05 obs.

Oenothera biennis

Candlestick

Rare0.05 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Mullein

Rare0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Perry County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Perry County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-54% vs. current

Hazard

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-53% vs. current

Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+414% vs. current

Buckhorn

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+500% vs. current

Vicco

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+1700% vs. current

Hazard

Importance: 0.60

28 species

+29% vs. current

Dice

Importance: 0.50

46 species

-22% vs. current

Stacy

Importance: 0.50

44 species

-18% 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 95 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 95 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Perry County

-54% species diversity