Central Kentucky Wildlife Refuge

Ecosystem Overview

The Central Kentucky Wildlife Refuge ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in Boyle County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Boyle County nearby has 81% more documented species, Central Kentucky Wildlife Refuge offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #63 for species diversity among 100 Boyle County County natural areas, placing it in the 37th 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

#63

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#63 of 100 locations

37th percentile for diversity

vs. Boyle County

-81% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Boehmeria cylindrica

Bog-Hemp

Very Common2 obs.

Oxydendrum arboreum

Sourwood

Very Common1 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Very Common1 obs.

Krigia biflora

Two-Flowered Cynthia

Very Common1 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Maidenfern

Very Common1 obs.

Andersonglossum virginianum

Wild Comfrey

Common1 obs.

Anageshna primordialis

Yellow-Spotted Webworm Moth

Common1 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Golden Cassia

Common1 obs.

Deparia acrostichoides

Silvery Glade Fern

Common1 obs.

Vireo griseus

White-Eyed Vireo

Common1 obs.

Icteria virens

Yellow-Breasted Chat

Common1 obs.

Calycopis cecrops

Red-Banded Hairstreak

Occasional1 obs.

Charadra deridens

Laugher Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Lobelia siphilitica

Blue Lobelia

Occasional0.11 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Occasional0.1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-75%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Boyle County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Boyle County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-81% vs. current

Danville

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-81% vs. current

Perryville

Importance: 0.70

16 species

-6% vs. current

Danville

Importance: 0.60

42 species

-64% vs. current

Perryville Battlefield State Park

Importance: 0.60

16 species

-6% vs. current

Clifton

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-81% vs. current

Little Needmore

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-81% vs. current

Hedgeville

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-81% 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 Boyle County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-75%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Boyle County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Boyle County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-81% vs. current

Danville

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-81% vs. current

Perryville

Importance: 0.70

16 species

-6% vs. current

Danville

Importance: 0.60

42 species

-64% vs. current

Perryville Battlefield State Park

Importance: 0.60

16 species

-6% vs. current

Clifton

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-81% vs. current

Little Needmore

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-81% vs. current

Hedgeville

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-81% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Boehmeria cylindrica

Bog-Hemp

Very Common2 obs.

Oxydendrum arboreum

Sourwood

Very Common1 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Very Common1 obs.

Krigia biflora

Two-Flowered Cynthia

Very Common1 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Maidenfern

Very Common1 obs.

Andersonglossum virginianum

Wild Comfrey

Common1 obs.

Anageshna primordialis

Yellow-Spotted Webworm Moth

Common1 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Golden Cassia

Common1 obs.

Deparia acrostichoides

Silvery Glade Fern

Common1 obs.

Vireo griseus

White-Eyed Vireo

Common1 obs.

Icteria virens

Yellow-Breasted Chat

Common1 obs.

Calycopis cecrops

Red-Banded Hairstreak

Occasional1 obs.

Charadra deridens

Laugher Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Lobelia siphilitica

Blue Lobelia

Occasional0.11 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Occasional0.1 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

#63

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#63 of 100 locations

37th percentile for diversity

vs. Boyle County

-81% species diversity