Barren County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Barren County ecosystem supports 64 documented wildlife species across 62 taxonomic genera. Located in Barren County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Glasgow, Barren County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 Barren County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Glasgow

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 64 total documented species.

Hadenoecus subterraneus

Very Common4 obs.

Lithospermum canescens

hoary gromwell

Very Common2 obs.

Aralia spinosa

prickly-ash

Very Common2 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Very Common2 obs.

Phryma leptostachya

lopseed

Very Common2 obs.

Vinca minor

lesser periwinkle

Common2 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Common1 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Common1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Common1 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Common1 obs.

Phegopteris hexagonoptera

Southern Beech Fern

Common1 obs.

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Greenstriped Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Plethodon dorsalis

Northern Zigzag Salamander

Occasional1 obs.

Scolopax minor

American Woodcock

Occasional1 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Rare1 obs.

Photinus pyralis

Big Dipper Firefly

Rare1 obs.

Cotinis nitida

Rare1 obs.

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No comparable locations found in this region.

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Glasgow

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 64 total documented species.

Hadenoecus subterraneus

Very Common4 obs.

Lithospermum canescens

hoary gromwell

Very Common2 obs.

Aralia spinosa

prickly-ash

Very Common2 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Very Common2 obs.

Phryma leptostachya

lopseed

Very Common2 obs.

Vinca minor

lesser periwinkle

Common2 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Common1 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Common1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Common1 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Common1 obs.

Phegopteris hexagonoptera

Southern Beech Fern

Common1 obs.

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Greenstriped Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Plethodon dorsalis

Northern Zigzag Salamander

Occasional1 obs.

Scolopax minor

American Woodcock

Occasional1 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Rare1 obs.

Photinus pyralis

Big Dipper Firefly

Rare1 obs.

Cotinis nitida

Rare1 obs.

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