Sandy Hook

Ecosystem Overview

The Sandy Hook ecosystem supports 22 documented wildlife species across 22 taxonomic genera. Located in Elliott 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 Elliott County nearby has 71% more documented species, Sandy Hook offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 66 Elliott County County natural areas, placing it in the 82th 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 66 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 66 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Elliott County

-71% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Very Common0.43 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common0.43 obs.

Hibiscus moscheutos

Mallow-Rose

Very Common0.35 obs.

Melissa officinalis

Balm

Very Common0.32 obs.

Lepomis cyanellus

Green Sunfish

Very Common0.16 obs.

Monarda didyma

Beebalm

Common0.13 obs.

Rhododendron maximum

Rosebay

Common0.08 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Common0.08 obs.

Ambloplites rupestris

Redeye

Common0.08 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Mocassin Flower

Common0.07 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Common0.07 obs.

Boehmeria cylindrica

Bog-Hemp

Occasional0.07 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Red-Bell

Occasional0.06 obs.

Tiarella stolonifera

Stoloniferous Foamflower

Occasional0.06 obs.

Phlox stolonifera

Creeping Phlox

Occasional0.06 obs.

Nerodia sipedon

Common Watersnake

Occasional0.06 obs.

Pantherophis spiloides

Gray Rat Snake

Occasional0.06 obs.

Stellaria pubera

Star Chickweed

Rare0.06 obs.

Asarum canadense

Wild Ginger

Rare0.06 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Rare0.06 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-21%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Elliott County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Elliott County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-71% vs. current

Sandy Hook

Importance: 0.70

23 species

-4% vs. current

Newfoundland

Importance: 0.50

28 species

-21% vs. current

Green

Importance: 0.50

26 species

-15% vs. current

Bell City

Importance: 0.50

23 species

-4% vs. current

Bruin

Importance: 0.50

20 species

+10% vs. current

Dewdrop

Importance: 0.50

16 species

+38% vs. current

Ibex

Importance: 0.50

14 species

+57% 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 Elliott County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-21%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Elliott County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Elliott County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-71% vs. current

Sandy Hook

Importance: 0.70

23 species

-4% vs. current

Newfoundland

Importance: 0.50

28 species

-21% vs. current

Green

Importance: 0.50

26 species

-15% vs. current

Bell City

Importance: 0.50

23 species

-4% vs. current

Bruin

Importance: 0.50

20 species

+10% vs. current

Dewdrop

Importance: 0.50

16 species

+38% vs. current

Ibex

Importance: 0.50

14 species

+57% 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 66 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 66 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Elliott County

-71% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Very Common0.43 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common0.43 obs.

Hibiscus moscheutos

Mallow-Rose

Very Common0.35 obs.

Melissa officinalis

Balm

Very Common0.32 obs.

Lepomis cyanellus

Green Sunfish

Very Common0.16 obs.

Monarda didyma

Beebalm

Common0.13 obs.

Rhododendron maximum

Rosebay

Common0.08 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Common0.08 obs.

Ambloplites rupestris

Redeye

Common0.08 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Mocassin Flower

Common0.07 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Common0.07 obs.

Boehmeria cylindrica

Bog-Hemp

Occasional0.07 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Red-Bell

Occasional0.06 obs.

Tiarella stolonifera

Stoloniferous Foamflower

Occasional0.06 obs.

Phlox stolonifera

Creeping Phlox

Occasional0.06 obs.

Nerodia sipedon

Common Watersnake

Occasional0.06 obs.

Pantherophis spiloides

Gray Rat Snake

Occasional0.06 obs.

Stellaria pubera

Star Chickweed

Rare0.06 obs.

Asarum canadense

Wild Ginger

Rare0.06 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Rare0.06 obs.

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