Hopkins County

Ecosystem Overview

The Hopkins County ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 73 taxonomic genera. Located in Hopkins 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 Madisonville, Hopkins County hosts 38% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 6 Hopkins County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Madisonville

+38% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Archilochus colubris

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Very Common10 obs.

Hemaris diffinis

Snowberry Clearwing

Very Common4 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common4 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common3 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common2 obs.

Odontotaenius disjunctus

bessbug

Common2 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Common2 obs.

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Rainbow Trout

Common2 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Pomoxis nigromaculatus

Oswego Bass

Occasional2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Apantesis phalerata

Harnessed Tiger Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Acronicta americana

American Dagger

Occasional1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Rare1 obs.

Alaus oculatus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+542%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Hopkins County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Madisonville

Importance: 0.42

56 species

+38% vs. current

Loch Mary Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+7600% vs. current

Earlington

Importance: 0.26

2 species

+3750% vs. current

Nortonville

Importance: 0.23

1 species

+7600% vs. current

Hanson

Importance: 0.23

1 species

+7600% 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 Hopkins County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+542%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Hopkins County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Madisonville

Importance: 0.42

56 species

+38% vs. current

Loch Mary Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+7600% vs. current

Earlington

Importance: 0.26

2 species

+3750% vs. current

Nortonville

Importance: 0.23

1 species

+7600% vs. current

Hanson

Importance: 0.23

1 species

+7600% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Madisonville

+38% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Archilochus colubris

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Very Common10 obs.

Hemaris diffinis

Snowberry Clearwing

Very Common4 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common4 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common3 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common2 obs.

Odontotaenius disjunctus

bessbug

Common2 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Common2 obs.

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Rainbow Trout

Common2 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Pomoxis nigromaculatus

Oswego Bass

Occasional2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Apantesis phalerata

Harnessed Tiger Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Acronicta americana

American Dagger

Occasional1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Rare1 obs.

Alaus oculatus

Rare1 obs.

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