Lincoln County

Ecosystem Overview

The Lincoln County ecosystem supports 92 documented wildlife species across 83 taxonomic genera. Located in Lincoln County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Stanford, Lincoln County hosts 9100% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Lincoln 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 Common19 species

Common28 species

Occasional27 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Stanford

+9100% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 92 total documented species.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Very Common3 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common3 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Very Common3 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Very Common2 obs.

Pachysandra procumbens

Allegheny-spurge

Very Common2 obs.

Erythronium albidum

white trout-lily

Common2 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common2 obs.

Asarum canadense

wild ginger

Common2 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Forest Phlox

Common2 obs.

Phacelia purshii

Pursh's phacelia

Common2 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Common2 obs.

Delphinium tricorne

dwarf larkspur

Occasional2 obs.

Packera glabella

cress-leaf groundsel

Occasional2 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Occasional2 obs.

Lunaria annua

honesty

Occasional2 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Occasional2 obs.

Aplectrum hyemale

Putty Root

Occasional2 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Rare2 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+9100%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Lincoln County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Stanford

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9100% vs. current

Hustonville

Importance: 0.24

1 species

+9100% 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 Lincoln County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+9100%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Lincoln County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Stanford

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9100% vs. current

Hustonville

Importance: 0.24

1 species

+9100% 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 Common19 species

Common28 species

Occasional27 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Stanford

+9100% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 92 total documented species.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Very Common3 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common3 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Very Common3 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Very Common2 obs.

Pachysandra procumbens

Allegheny-spurge

Very Common2 obs.

Erythronium albidum

white trout-lily

Common2 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common2 obs.

Asarum canadense

wild ginger

Common2 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Forest Phlox

Common2 obs.

Phacelia purshii

Pursh's phacelia

Common2 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Common2 obs.

Delphinium tricorne

dwarf larkspur

Occasional2 obs.

Packera glabella

cress-leaf groundsel

Occasional2 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Occasional2 obs.

Lunaria annua

honesty

Occasional2 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Occasional2 obs.

Aplectrum hyemale

Putty Root

Occasional2 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Rare2 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

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