Laurel County

Ecosystem Overview

The Laurel County ecosystem supports 58 documented wildlife species across 54 taxonomic genera. Located in Laurel 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 London, Laurel County hosts 1833% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Laurel County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. London

+1833% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Claytonia caroliniana

Wide-Leaved Spring Beauty

Very Common3 obs.

Polemonium reptans

Creeping Polemonium

Very Common3 obs.

Pachysandra procumbens

Allegheny-spurge

Very Common2 obs.

Cornus florida

Flowering Dogwood

Very Common2 obs.

Carex plantaginea

Plantainleaf Sedge

Very Common2 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Common2 obs.

Viola eriocarpa

smooth yellow violet

Common2 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Common2 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Common2 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Common2 obs.

Hepatica acutiloba

sharp-lobed liverleaf

Common2 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Occasional1 obs.

Lacinipolia renigera

Kidney-Spotted Minor

Occasional1 obs.

Gelastocoris oculatus

toad bug

Occasional1 obs.

Uvularia grandiflora

Large-Flowered Bellwort

Occasional1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional1 obs.

Retiboletus ornatipes

Occasional1 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Rare1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Rare1 obs.

Vespa crabro

hornet

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1833%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Laurel County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

London

Importance: 0.40

3 species

+1833% 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 Laurel County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1833%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Laurel County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

London

Importance: 0.40

3 species

+1833% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. London

+1833% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Claytonia caroliniana

Wide-Leaved Spring Beauty

Very Common3 obs.

Polemonium reptans

Creeping Polemonium

Very Common3 obs.

Pachysandra procumbens

Allegheny-spurge

Very Common2 obs.

Cornus florida

Flowering Dogwood

Very Common2 obs.

Carex plantaginea

Plantainleaf Sedge

Very Common2 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Common2 obs.

Viola eriocarpa

smooth yellow violet

Common2 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Common2 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Common2 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Common2 obs.

Hepatica acutiloba

sharp-lobed liverleaf

Common2 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Occasional1 obs.

Lacinipolia renigera

Kidney-Spotted Minor

Occasional1 obs.

Gelastocoris oculatus

toad bug

Occasional1 obs.

Uvularia grandiflora

Large-Flowered Bellwort

Occasional1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional1 obs.

Retiboletus ornatipes

Occasional1 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Rare1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Rare1 obs.

Vespa crabro

hornet

Rare1 obs.

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