Bullitt County

Ecosystem Overview

The Bullitt County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in Bullitt County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Shepherdsville, Bullitt County hosts 3233% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 8 Bullitt County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 8 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Shepherdsville

+3233% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common9 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common8 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common7 obs.

Stellaria pubera

Very Common6 obs.

Viola striata

Striped Cream Violet

Very Common6 obs.

Sabatia angularis

common rose-pink

Common6 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Common6 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common5 obs.

Jeffersonia diphylla

twinleaf

Common5 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Common5 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common5 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional4 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional4 obs.

Megascops asio

Eastern Screech-Owl

Occasional4 obs.

Phoradendron leucarpum

eastern mistletoe

Occasional4 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional4 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

maypop

Occasional4 obs.

Asarum canadense

wild ginger

Rare4 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Rare4 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Bullitt County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Shepherdsville

Importance: 0.42

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Mount Washington

Importance: 0.39

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lake Nevin

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% vs. current

Mac's Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Hillview

Importance: 0.29

27 species

+270% vs. current

Brooks

Importance: 0.21

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Pioneer Village

Importance: 0.20

5 species

+1900% vs. current

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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 Bullitt County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Bullitt County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Shepherdsville

Importance: 0.42

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Mount Washington

Importance: 0.39

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lake Nevin

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% vs. current

Mac's Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Hillview

Importance: 0.29

27 species

+270% vs. current

Brooks

Importance: 0.21

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Pioneer Village

Importance: 0.20

5 species

+1900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 8 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Shepherdsville

+3233% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common9 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common8 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common7 obs.

Stellaria pubera

Very Common6 obs.

Viola striata

Striped Cream Violet

Very Common6 obs.

Sabatia angularis

common rose-pink

Common6 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Common6 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common5 obs.

Jeffersonia diphylla

twinleaf

Common5 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Common5 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common5 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional4 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional4 obs.

Megascops asio

Eastern Screech-Owl

Occasional4 obs.

Phoradendron leucarpum

eastern mistletoe

Occasional4 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional4 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

maypop

Occasional4 obs.

Asarum canadense

wild ginger

Rare4 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Rare4 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare4 obs.

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