Ballard County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Ballard County ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 74 taxonomic genera. Located in Ballard 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 La Center, Ballard County hosts 1875% 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

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. La Center

+1875% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common7.43 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Chinese Honeysuckle

Very Common5.65 obs.

Symphyotrichum pilosum

Nailrod

Very Common4.78 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Very Common4.49 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese Privet

Very Common3.5 obs.

Taxodium distichum

Bald Cypress

Common3.43 obs.

Ulmus americana

Water Elm

Common3.43 obs.

Packera glabella

Yellowtop

Common3.39 obs.

Quercus velutina

Black Oak

Common3.33 obs.

Sorghum halepense

Cuba-Grass

Common3.05 obs.

Kerria japonica

Kerria

Common3 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Occasional2.91 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Occasional2.88 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Occasional2.88 obs.

Morus rubra

Red Mulberry

Occasional2.8 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Occasional2.61 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional2.58 obs.

Lactuca floridana

Wild Lettuce

Rare2.52 obs.

Acer negundo

Boxelder

Rare2.48 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Rare2.45 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

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. La Center

+1875% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common7.43 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Chinese Honeysuckle

Very Common5.65 obs.

Symphyotrichum pilosum

Nailrod

Very Common4.78 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Very Common4.49 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese Privet

Very Common3.5 obs.

Taxodium distichum

Bald Cypress

Common3.43 obs.

Ulmus americana

Water Elm

Common3.43 obs.

Packera glabella

Yellowtop

Common3.39 obs.

Quercus velutina

Black Oak

Common3.33 obs.

Sorghum halepense

Cuba-Grass

Common3.05 obs.

Kerria japonica

Kerria

Common3 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Occasional2.91 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Occasional2.88 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Occasional2.88 obs.

Morus rubra

Red Mulberry

Occasional2.8 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Occasional2.61 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional2.58 obs.

Lactuca floridana

Wild Lettuce

Rare2.52 obs.

Acer negundo

Boxelder

Rare2.48 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Rare2.45 obs.

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