Edmonson County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Edmonson County ecosystem supports 76 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in Edmonson 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 Brownsville, Edmonson County hosts 90% 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

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Brownsville

+90% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Micranthes virginiensis

Early Saxifrage

Very Common17 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common14.34 obs.

Hadenoecus subterraneus

Very Common11.92 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

Fowler'S Toad

Very Common11 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Very Common11 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Gray Squirrel

Common9 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Common8.57 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Maidenfern

Common8 obs.

Sedum ternatum

Wild Stonecrop

Common8 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Asian Lady Beetle

Common8 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Common7 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Occasional6 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional6 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Occasional6 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Occasional5.44 obs.

Oxalis violacea

Violet Wood-Sorrel

Occasional5.36 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Wingstem

Occasional5 obs.

Bignonia capreolata

Crossvine

Rare5 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Rare5 obs.

Hepatica acutiloba

Sharp-Lobed Hepatica

Rare5 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

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Brownsville

+90% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Micranthes virginiensis

Early Saxifrage

Very Common17 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common14.34 obs.

Hadenoecus subterraneus

Very Common11.92 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

Fowler'S Toad

Very Common11 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Very Common11 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Gray Squirrel

Common9 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Common8.57 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Maidenfern

Common8 obs.

Sedum ternatum

Wild Stonecrop

Common8 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Asian Lady Beetle

Common8 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Common7 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Occasional6 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional6 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Occasional6 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Occasional5.44 obs.

Oxalis violacea

Violet Wood-Sorrel

Occasional5.36 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Wingstem

Occasional5 obs.

Bignonia capreolata

Crossvine

Rare5 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Rare5 obs.

Hepatica acutiloba

Sharp-Lobed Hepatica

Rare5 obs.

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