Gallatin County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Gallatin County ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 73 taxonomic genera. Located in Gallatin 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 Glencoe, Gallatin County hosts 328% 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

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Glencoe

+328% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common7.94 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Very Common4.55 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common4.52 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common4.02 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Very Common3.5 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Wingstem

Common3.42 obs.

Daucus carota

Carrot

Common3.38 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Common2.51 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Common2.35 obs.

Hemaris diffinis

Bumblebee Moth

Common2.34 obs.

Impatiens capensis

Snapweed

Common2.28 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Occasional2.22 obs.

Luxilus chrysocephalus

Striped Shiner

Occasional2.16 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional2.16 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Occasional2.16 obs.

Phacelia purshii

Miami-Mist

Occasional2.15 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Cockspur

Occasional2.15 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Rare2.12 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Red Henbit

Rare2.11 obs.

Regina septemvittata

Queen Snake

Rare2.1 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

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Glencoe

+328% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common7.94 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Very Common4.55 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common4.52 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common4.02 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Very Common3.5 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Wingstem

Common3.42 obs.

Daucus carota

Carrot

Common3.38 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Common2.51 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Common2.35 obs.

Hemaris diffinis

Bumblebee Moth

Common2.34 obs.

Impatiens capensis

Snapweed

Common2.28 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Occasional2.22 obs.

Luxilus chrysocephalus

Striped Shiner

Occasional2.16 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional2.16 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Occasional2.16 obs.

Phacelia purshii

Miami-Mist

Occasional2.15 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Cockspur

Occasional2.15 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Rare2.12 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Red Henbit

Rare2.11 obs.

Regina septemvittata

Queen Snake

Rare2.1 obs.

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