Anderson County

Ecosystem Overview

The Anderson County ecosystem supports 57 documented wildlife species across 52 taxonomic genera. Located in Anderson County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Lawrenceburg, Anderson County hosts 128% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Anderson County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Lawrenceburg

+128% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 57 total documented species.

Hibiscus moscheutos

mallow-rose

Very Common3 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common3 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Very Common2 obs.

Hylodesmum glutinosum

clustered-leaved tick-trefoil

Very Common2 obs.

Asclepias quadrifolia

Whorled Milkweed

Very Common2 obs.

Pleurotus pulmonarius

Summer Oyster Mushroom

Common2 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Common2 obs.

Polemonium reptans

Creeping Polemonium

Common2 obs.

Frasera caroliniensis

American columbo

Common2 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidisumbilicus

Common2 obs.

Sedum ternatum

Woodland Stonecrop

Common2 obs.

Celticecis connata

Occasional2 obs.

Darapsa myron

Hog Sphinx

Occasional1 obs.

Ceratomia catalpae

Catalpa Hornworm

Occasional1 obs.

Morone chrysops

White Bass

Occasional1 obs.

Colopha ulmicola

elm cockscombgall aphid

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Hyalophora cecropia

Cecropia Silkmoth

Rare1 obs.

Eacles imperialis

Imperial Moth

Rare1 obs.

Alypia octomaculata

Eightspotted Forester

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+307%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Anderson County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Lawrenceburg

Importance: 0.37

25 species

+128% vs. current

Beaver Lake

Importance: 0.27

2 species

+2750% 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 Anderson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+307%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Anderson County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Lawrenceburg

Importance: 0.37

25 species

+128% vs. current

Beaver Lake

Importance: 0.27

2 species

+2750% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Lawrenceburg

+128% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 57 total documented species.

Hibiscus moscheutos

mallow-rose

Very Common3 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common3 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Very Common2 obs.

Hylodesmum glutinosum

clustered-leaved tick-trefoil

Very Common2 obs.

Asclepias quadrifolia

Whorled Milkweed

Very Common2 obs.

Pleurotus pulmonarius

Summer Oyster Mushroom

Common2 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Common2 obs.

Polemonium reptans

Creeping Polemonium

Common2 obs.

Frasera caroliniensis

American columbo

Common2 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidisumbilicus

Common2 obs.

Sedum ternatum

Woodland Stonecrop

Common2 obs.

Celticecis connata

Occasional2 obs.

Darapsa myron

Hog Sphinx

Occasional1 obs.

Ceratomia catalpae

Catalpa Hornworm

Occasional1 obs.

Morone chrysops

White Bass

Occasional1 obs.

Colopha ulmicola

elm cockscombgall aphid

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Hyalophora cecropia

Cecropia Silkmoth

Rare1 obs.

Eacles imperialis

Imperial Moth

Rare1 obs.

Alypia octomaculata

Eightspotted Forester

Rare1 obs.

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