Union County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Union County ecosystem supports 76 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in Union County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Tradewater River, Union County hosts 192% more species diversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Tradewater River

+192% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Very Common8.66 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common5.55 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common4.6 obs.

Triodanis perfoliata

Clasping Bellwort

Very Common4 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Very Common3.76 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Common3.06 obs.

Plantago major

Plantain

Common3 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-Orange

Common2.92 obs.

Phlox glaberrima

Smooth Phlox

Common2.47 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Common2.45 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Common2.13 obs.

Taxodium distichum

Bald Cypress

Occasional2.04 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Occasional2 obs.

Caryomyia asteris

Occasional1.99 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Occasional1.98 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Ailanthus

Occasional1.94 obs.

Caryomyia arcuata

Occasional1.91 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare1.79 obs.

Quercus stellata

Iron Oak

Rare1.76 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Rare1.72 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

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Tradewater River

+192% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Very Common8.66 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common5.55 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common4.6 obs.

Triodanis perfoliata

Clasping Bellwort

Very Common4 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Very Common3.76 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Common3.06 obs.

Plantago major

Plantain

Common3 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-Orange

Common2.92 obs.

Phlox glaberrima

Smooth Phlox

Common2.47 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Common2.45 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Common2.13 obs.

Taxodium distichum

Bald Cypress

Occasional2.04 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Occasional2 obs.

Caryomyia asteris

Occasional1.99 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Occasional1.98 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Ailanthus

Occasional1.94 obs.

Caryomyia arcuata

Occasional1.91 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare1.79 obs.

Quercus stellata

Iron Oak

Rare1.76 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Rare1.72 obs.

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