Estill County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Estill County ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 75 taxonomic genera. Located in Estill 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 Ravenna, Estill County hosts 508% 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

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Ravenna

+508% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Ailanthus altissima

Ailanthus

Very Common15 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Spoonwood

Very Common12.28 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common10.21 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Very Common9.38 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common8.87 obs.

Magnolia macrophylla

Big-Leaf Magnolia

Common7.71 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Common6.47 obs.

Ilex opaca

White Holly

Common6.23 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Common6.18 obs.

Rhododendron maximum

Rosebay

Common5.68 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Common5.38 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern Newt

Occasional5.25 obs.

Danaus plexippus

Monarch

Occasional5.16 obs.

Stellaria pubera

Star Chickweed

Occasional5 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Occasional4.98 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Mocassin Flower

Occasional4.76 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Occasional4.76 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

Wineberry

Rare4.75 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Rare4.71 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Rare4.7 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

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Ravenna

+508% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Ailanthus altissima

Ailanthus

Very Common15 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Spoonwood

Very Common12.28 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common10.21 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Very Common9.38 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common8.87 obs.

Magnolia macrophylla

Big-Leaf Magnolia

Common7.71 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Common6.47 obs.

Ilex opaca

White Holly

Common6.23 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Common6.18 obs.

Rhododendron maximum

Rosebay

Common5.68 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Common5.38 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern Newt

Occasional5.25 obs.

Danaus plexippus

Monarch

Occasional5.16 obs.

Stellaria pubera

Star Chickweed

Occasional5 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Occasional4.98 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Mocassin Flower

Occasional4.76 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Occasional4.76 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

Wineberry

Rare4.75 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Rare4.71 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Rare4.7 obs.

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