Sinks

Ecosystem Overview

The Sinks ecosystem supports 34 documented wildlife species across 34 taxonomic genera. Located in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Rockcastle County nearby has 57% more documented species, Sinks offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #36 for species diversity among 100 Rockcastle 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

#36

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#36 of 100 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Rockcastle County

-57% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 34 total documented species.

Pedicularis canadensis

Betony

Very Common0.16 obs.

Aegopodium podagraria

Ashweed

Very Common0.15 obs.

Menispermum canadense

Moonseed

Very Common0.11 obs.

Campanulastrum americanum

American Bellflower

Very Common0.1 obs.

Sedum ternatum

Wild Stonecrop

Very Common0.1 obs.

Pellaea atropurpurea

Hairy Cliffbrake

Common0.07 obs.

Polistes annularis

Ringed Paper Wasp

Common0.06 obs.

Diadophis punctatus

Ringneck Snake

Common0.06 obs.

Ruellia caroliniensis

Common0.06 obs.

Smallanthus uvedalia

Bear'S-Foot

Common0.06 obs.

Sebacina schweinitzii

Jellied False Coral Fungus

Common0.05 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames Rocket

Occasional0.05 obs.

Commelina communis

Common Dayflower

Occasional0.05 obs.

Chamaelirium luteum

Helonias

Occasional0.05 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Mocassin Flower

Occasional0.05 obs.

Meehania cordata

Occasional0.05 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Occasional0.05 obs.

Paraphidippus aurantius

Jumping Spiders

Rare0.05 obs.

Jeffersonia diphylla

Twinleaf

Rare0.05 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Rare0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-31%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Rockcastle County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Rockcastle County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-57% vs. current

Mount Vernon

Importance: 0.70

33 species

+3% vs. current

Brodhead

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+143% vs. current

Livingston

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+1033% vs. current

Mount Vernon

Importance: 0.60

18 species

+89% vs. current

Disputanta

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-57% vs. current

Boone

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-57% vs. current

Climax

Importance: 0.50

80 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 Rockcastle County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-31%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Rockcastle County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Rockcastle County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-57% vs. current

Mount Vernon

Importance: 0.70

33 species

+3% vs. current

Brodhead

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+143% vs. current

Livingston

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+1033% vs. current

Mount Vernon

Importance: 0.60

18 species

+89% vs. current

Disputanta

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-57% vs. current

Boone

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-57% vs. current

Climax

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-57% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 34 total documented species.

Pedicularis canadensis

Betony

Very Common0.16 obs.

Aegopodium podagraria

Ashweed

Very Common0.15 obs.

Menispermum canadense

Moonseed

Very Common0.11 obs.

Campanulastrum americanum

American Bellflower

Very Common0.1 obs.

Sedum ternatum

Wild Stonecrop

Very Common0.1 obs.

Pellaea atropurpurea

Hairy Cliffbrake

Common0.07 obs.

Polistes annularis

Ringed Paper Wasp

Common0.06 obs.

Diadophis punctatus

Ringneck Snake

Common0.06 obs.

Ruellia caroliniensis

Common0.06 obs.

Smallanthus uvedalia

Bear'S-Foot

Common0.06 obs.

Sebacina schweinitzii

Jellied False Coral Fungus

Common0.05 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames Rocket

Occasional0.05 obs.

Commelina communis

Common Dayflower

Occasional0.05 obs.

Chamaelirium luteum

Helonias

Occasional0.05 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Mocassin Flower

Occasional0.05 obs.

Meehania cordata

Occasional0.05 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Occasional0.05 obs.

Paraphidippus aurantius

Jumping Spiders

Rare0.05 obs.

Jeffersonia diphylla

Twinleaf

Rare0.05 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Rare0.05 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#36

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#36 of 100 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Rockcastle County

-57% species diversity