Calloway County

Ecosystem Overview

The Calloway County ecosystem supports 68 documented wildlife species across 62 taxonomic genera. Located in Calloway County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Murray, Calloway County hosts 258% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Calloway County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Murray

+258% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 68 total documented species.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common5 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common3 obs.

Etheostoma zonistium

Bandfin Darter

Very Common3 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common3 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Very Common3 obs.

Lampropeltis nigra

Black Kingsnake

Common2 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common2 obs.

Etheostoma stigmaeum

Speckled Darter

Common2 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Common2 obs.

Lepomis megalotis

Longear Sunfish

Common2 obs.

Lepisosteus oculatus

Spotted Gar

Common2 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Occasional2 obs.

Lepomis gulosus

Warmouth

Occasional2 obs.

Faxonius placidus

Occasional2 obs.

Lepomis cyanellus

Green sunfish

Occasional2 obs.

Apantesis phalerata

Harnessed Tiger Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Achatia distincta

Occasional1 obs.

Elaphria grata

Grateful Midget Moth

Rare1 obs.

Phoberia atomaris

Common Oak Moth

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+258%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Calloway County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Murray

Importance: 0.44

19 species

+258% 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 Calloway County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+258%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Calloway County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Murray

Importance: 0.44

19 species

+258% vs. current

About This Comparison

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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Murray

+258% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 68 total documented species.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common5 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common3 obs.

Etheostoma zonistium

Bandfin Darter

Very Common3 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common3 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Very Common3 obs.

Lampropeltis nigra

Black Kingsnake

Common2 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common2 obs.

Etheostoma stigmaeum

Speckled Darter

Common2 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Common2 obs.

Lepomis megalotis

Longear Sunfish

Common2 obs.

Lepisosteus oculatus

Spotted Gar

Common2 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Occasional2 obs.

Lepomis gulosus

Warmouth

Occasional2 obs.

Faxonius placidus

Occasional2 obs.

Lepomis cyanellus

Green sunfish

Occasional2 obs.

Apantesis phalerata

Harnessed Tiger Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Achatia distincta

Occasional1 obs.

Elaphria grata

Grateful Midget Moth

Rare1 obs.

Phoberia atomaris

Common Oak Moth

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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