Hardin County

Ecosystem Overview

The Hardin County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Hardin 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 Elizabethtown, Hardin County hosts 113% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 6 Hardin County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Elizabethtown

+113% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Very Common6 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Very Common5 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common5 obs.

Borodinia laevigata

smooth rockcress

Very Common4 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common4 obs.

Packera glabella

cress-leaf groundsel

Common4 obs.

Stylophorum diphyllum

Yellow Poppy

Common4 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common3 obs.

Sedum ternatum

Woodland Stonecrop

Common3 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Common3 obs.

Corydalis flavula

yellow fumewort

Common3 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Occasional3 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional2 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional2 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Occasional2 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Occasional2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional2 obs.

Asplenium rhizophyllum

Walking-Fern Spleenwort

Rare2 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Rare2 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Hardin County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Elizabethtown

Importance: 0.43

47 species

+113% vs. current

Radcliff

Importance: 0.43

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Sanders Spring Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

West Point

Importance: 0.25

21 species

+376% vs. current

Sonora

Importance: 0.21

1 species

+9900% 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 Hardin County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Hardin County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Elizabethtown

Importance: 0.43

47 species

+113% vs. current

Radcliff

Importance: 0.43

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Sanders Spring Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

West Point

Importance: 0.25

21 species

+376% vs. current

Sonora

Importance: 0.21

1 species

+9900% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Elizabethtown

+113% species diversity

North American Luna Moth

Rare2 obs.

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