Carter County

Ecosystem Overview

The Carter County ecosystem supports 74 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in Carter County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Olive Hill, Carter County hosts 35% more species diversity. This location ranks #84 for species diversity among 100 Carter County County natural areas, placing it in the 16th 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

#84

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#84 of 100 locations

16th percentile for diversity

vs. Olive Hill

+35% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common7.44 obs.

Magnolia tripetala

Umbrella Magnolia

Very Common7 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Bluets

Very Common6 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Very Common6 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

Heal-All

Very Common5 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Maidenfern

Common5 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Common5 obs.

Viola rostrata

Longspur Violet

Common5 obs.

Pedicularis canadensis

Betony

Common5 obs.

Sedum ternatum

Wild Stonecrop

Common5 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common4.98 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Occasional4.78 obs.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Occasional4.35 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Wingstem

Occasional4 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Occasional4 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Occasional3.81 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Oleaster

Occasional3.56 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Baby Rose

Rare3 obs.

Lobelia siphilitica

Blue Lobelia

Rare3 obs.

Lespedeza cuneata

Sericea Lespedeza

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+21%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Carter County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Olive Hill

Importance: 0.70

55 species

+35% vs. current

Grayson

Importance: 0.70

30 species

+147% vs. current

Tygarts State Forest

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-7% vs. current

Grayson Lake State Park

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-7% vs. current

Carter Caves State Resort Park

Importance: 0.60

78 species

-5% vs. current

Grayson Game Refuge Area

Importance: 0.60

72 species

+3% vs. current

Grayson

Importance: 0.60

9 species

+722% vs. current

Carter Caves Campground

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-7% 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 Carter County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+21%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Carter County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Olive Hill

Importance: 0.70

55 species

+35% vs. current

Grayson

Importance: 0.70

30 species

+147% vs. current

Tygarts State Forest

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-7% vs. current

Grayson Lake State Park

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-7% vs. current

Carter Caves State Resort Park

Importance: 0.60

78 species

-5% vs. current

Grayson Game Refuge Area

Importance: 0.60

72 species

+3% vs. current

Grayson

Importance: 0.60

9 species

+722% vs. current

Carter Caves Campground

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-7% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common7.44 obs.

Magnolia tripetala

Umbrella Magnolia

Very Common7 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Bluets

Very Common6 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Very Common6 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

Heal-All

Very Common5 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Maidenfern

Common5 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Common5 obs.

Viola rostrata

Longspur Violet

Common5 obs.

Pedicularis canadensis

Betony

Common5 obs.

Sedum ternatum

Wild Stonecrop

Common5 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common4.98 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Occasional4.78 obs.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Occasional4.35 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Wingstem

Occasional4 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Occasional4 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Occasional3.81 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Oleaster

Occasional3.56 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Baby Rose

Rare3 obs.

Lobelia siphilitica

Blue Lobelia

Rare3 obs.

Lespedeza cuneata

Sericea Lespedeza

Rare3 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

#84

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#84 of 100 locations

16th percentile for diversity

vs. Olive Hill

+35% species diversity