Henderson County

Ecosystem Overview

The Henderson County ecosystem supports 58 documented wildlife species across 51 taxonomic genera. Located in Henderson 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 Sportsman Lake, Henderson County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Henderson 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

Common18 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Sportsman Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 58 total documented species.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common9 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common4 obs.

Quercus lyrata

overcup oak

Very Common3 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Very Common2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common2 obs.

Dasymutilla occidentalis

Common Eastern Velvet Ant

Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common2 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Common2 obs.

Caryomyia asteris

Common1 obs.

Caryomyia lenta

Common1 obs.

Caryomyia echinata

Occasional1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional1 obs.

Polystepha pilulae

Oak Leaf Gall Midge

Occasional1 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Pachypsylla venusta

Occasional1 obs.

Callosamia promethea

Promethea Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Rare1 obs.

Caryomyia flaticrustum

Rare1 obs.

Dynastes tityus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1833%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Henderson County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Robards

Importance: 0.23

3 species

+1833% vs. current

Corydon

Importance: 0.21

2 species

+2800% 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 Henderson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1833%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Henderson County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Robards

Importance: 0.23

3 species

+1833% vs. current

Corydon

Importance: 0.21

2 species

+2800% 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

Common18 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Sportsman Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 58 total documented species.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common9 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common4 obs.

Quercus lyrata

overcup oak

Very Common3 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Very Common2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common2 obs.

Dasymutilla occidentalis

Common Eastern Velvet Ant

Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common2 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Common2 obs.

Caryomyia asteris

Common1 obs.

Caryomyia lenta

Common1 obs.

Caryomyia echinata

Occasional1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional1 obs.

Polystepha pilulae

Oak Leaf Gall Midge

Occasional1 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Pachypsylla venusta

Occasional1 obs.

Callosamia promethea

Promethea Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Rare1 obs.

Caryomyia flaticrustum

Rare1 obs.

Dynastes tityus

Rare1 obs.

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