Letcher County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Letcher County ecosystem supports 76 documented wildlife species across 76 taxonomic genera. Located in Letcher 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 Fleming-Neon, Letcher County hosts 280% 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 Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Fleming-Neon

+280% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common4 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common3.38 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Very Common3.23 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Very Common3.17 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber

Very Common3 obs.

Paulownia tomentosa

Karritree

Common2.44 obs.

Citrullus lanatus

Watermelon

Common2.21 obs.

Conopholis americana

Squawroot

Common2.18 obs.

Sceloporus undulatus

Fence Lizard

Common2.14 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Common2 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Blackcap

Common2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional2 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Occasional2 obs.

Impatiens pallida

Jewelweed

Occasional2 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Baby Rose

Occasional2 obs.

Euonymus americanus

Bursting-Heart

Occasional2 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Maidenfern

Occasional2 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Oleaster

Rare1.92 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

Seven-Spot Ladybird

Rare1.88 obs.

Viola hastata

Spear-Leaf Violet

Rare1.87 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 Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Fleming-Neon

+280% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common4 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common3.38 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Very Common3.23 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Very Common3.17 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber

Very Common3 obs.

Paulownia tomentosa

Karritree

Common2.44 obs.

Citrullus lanatus

Watermelon

Common2.21 obs.

Conopholis americana

Squawroot

Common2.18 obs.

Sceloporus undulatus

Fence Lizard

Common2.14 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Common2 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Blackcap

Common2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional2 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Occasional2 obs.

Impatiens pallida

Jewelweed

Occasional2 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Baby Rose

Occasional2 obs.

Euonymus americanus

Bursting-Heart

Occasional2 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Maidenfern

Occasional2 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Oleaster

Rare1.92 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

Seven-Spot Ladybird

Rare1.88 obs.

Viola hastata

Spear-Leaf Violet

Rare1.87 obs.

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