Carter County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Carter County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Carter 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 Grayson, Carter County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 Carter County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Grayson

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Magnolia tripetala

Umbrella Magnolia

Very Common7 obs.

Viola rostrata

long-spurred violet

Very Common5 obs.

Sedum ternatum

Woodland Stonecrop

Very Common5 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Very Common5 obs.

Pedicularis canadensis

Wood Betony

Very Common5 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Common4 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Common4 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Alternate-Leaved Crownbeard

Common4 obs.

Lobelia siphilitica

Blue Lobelia

Common3 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Quaker-Ladies

Common3 obs.

Salvia lyrata

lyre-leaf sage

Common3 obs.

Meehania cordata

Occasional3 obs.

Asplenium rhizophyllum

Walking-Fern Spleenwort

Occasional3 obs.

Lespedeza cuneata

sericea lespedeza

Occasional3 obs.

Conocephalum salebrosum

cat-tongue liverwort

Occasional3 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional2 obs.

Deparia acrostichoides

Silvery Glade Fern

Occasional2 obs.

Ischnoderma resinosum

Rare2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Rare2 obs.

Phyllocnistis insignis

Rare2 obs.

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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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Grayson

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Magnolia tripetala

Umbrella Magnolia

Very Common7 obs.

Viola rostrata

long-spurred violet

Very Common5 obs.

Sedum ternatum

Woodland Stonecrop

Very Common5 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Very Common5 obs.

Pedicularis canadensis

Wood Betony

Very Common5 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Common4 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Common4 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Alternate-Leaved Crownbeard

Common4 obs.

Lobelia siphilitica

Blue Lobelia

Common3 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Quaker-Ladies

Common3 obs.

Salvia lyrata

lyre-leaf sage

Common3 obs.

Meehania cordata

Occasional3 obs.

Asplenium rhizophyllum

Walking-Fern Spleenwort

Occasional3 obs.

Lespedeza cuneata

sericea lespedeza

Occasional3 obs.

Conocephalum salebrosum

cat-tongue liverwort

Occasional3 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional2 obs.

Deparia acrostichoides

Silvery Glade Fern

Occasional2 obs.

Ischnoderma resinosum

Rare2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Rare2 obs.

Phyllocnistis insignis

Rare2 obs.

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