Harrison County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Harrison County ecosystem supports 73 documented wildlife species across 65 taxonomic genera. Located in Harrison 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 Berry, Harrison County hosts 813% 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 Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Berry

+813% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Very Common6.72 obs.

Etheostoma spectabile

Orangethroat Darter

Very Common6 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common4.74 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Very Common4.53 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common4.4 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Common4.37 obs.

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Celticecis pilosa

Common4.33 obs.

Hirundo rustica

Swallow

Common4.31 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Common4.17 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Hackberry Nipplegall Psyllid

Common4.12 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Common4 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Occasional3.75 obs.

Acer negundo

Boxelder

Occasional3 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Occasional3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Occasional2.19 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Blackcap

Occasional2.14 obs.

Dipsacus fullonum

Fuller'S Teasel

Occasional2.09 obs.

Faxonius rusticus

Rusty Crayfish

Rare2 obs.

Etheostoma flabellare

Fantail Darter

Rare2 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Rare2 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 Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Berry

+813% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Very Common6.72 obs.

Etheostoma spectabile

Orangethroat Darter

Very Common6 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common4.74 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Very Common4.53 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common4.4 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Common4.37 obs.

No image

Celticecis pilosa

Common4.33 obs.

Hirundo rustica

Swallow

Common4.31 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Common4.17 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Hackberry Nipplegall Psyllid

Common4.12 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Common4 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Occasional3.75 obs.

Acer negundo

Boxelder

Occasional3 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Occasional3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Occasional2.19 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Blackcap

Occasional2.14 obs.

Dipsacus fullonum

Fuller'S Teasel

Occasional2.09 obs.

Faxonius rusticus

Rusty Crayfish

Rare2 obs.

Etheostoma flabellare

Fantail Darter

Rare2 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Rare2 obs.

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