Lincoln County

Ecosystem Overview

The Lincoln County ecosystem supports 76 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in Lincoln 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 Stanford, Lincoln County hosts 17% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 100 Lincoln County County natural areas, placing it in the 97th 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 100 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Stanford

+17% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

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

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common9.75 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common7.73 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common7.57 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common7.3 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Very Common7.27 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Common6.61 obs.

Danaus plexippus

Monarch

Common6.38 obs.

Stellaria pubera

Star Chickweed

Common5.91 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Blue Phlox

Common5.84 obs.

Chlosyne nycteis

Silvery Checkerspot

Common5.33 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common5.2 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Occasional5.16 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Asian Lady Beetle

Occasional4.69 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Occasional4.6 obs.

Erythronium americanum

Amberbell

Occasional4.48 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silverspotted Skipper

Occasional4.15 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Occasional4.03 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Tiger Swallowtail

Rare3.85 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Rare3.84 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

White Evening-Primrose

Rare3.82 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+124%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lincoln County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Stanford

Importance: 0.70

65 species

+17% vs. current

Crab Orchard

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+660% vs. current

Hustonville

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+660% vs. current

Logan Hubble Park

Importance: 0.60

70 species

+9% vs. current

Dix River Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

21 species

+262% vs. current

Cedar Creek Lake Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

16 species

+375% vs. current

Stanford

Importance: 0.60

8 species

+850% vs. current

Gilbert

Importance: 0.50

72 species

+6% 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

+124%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lincoln County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Stanford

Importance: 0.70

65 species

+17% vs. current

Crab Orchard

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+660% vs. current

Hustonville

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+660% vs. current

Logan Hubble Park

Importance: 0.60

70 species

+9% vs. current

Dix River Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

21 species

+262% vs. current

Cedar Creek Lake Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

16 species

+375% vs. current

Stanford

Importance: 0.60

8 species

+850% vs. current

Gilbert

Importance: 0.50

72 species

+6% 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 100 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Stanford

+17% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common9.75 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common7.73 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common7.57 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common7.3 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Very Common7.27 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Common6.61 obs.

Danaus plexippus

Monarch

Common6.38 obs.

Stellaria pubera

Star Chickweed

Common5.91 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Blue Phlox

Common5.84 obs.

Chlosyne nycteis

Silvery Checkerspot

Common5.33 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common5.2 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Occasional5.16 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Asian Lady Beetle

Occasional4.69 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Occasional4.6 obs.

Erythronium americanum

Amberbell

Occasional4.48 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silverspotted Skipper

Occasional4.15 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Occasional4.03 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Tiger Swallowtail

Rare3.85 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Rare3.84 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

White Evening-Primrose

Rare3.82 obs.

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