Lyon County

Ecosystem Overview

The Lyon County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Lyon County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Eddyville, Lyon County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Lyon County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Eddyville

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Archilochus colubris

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Very Common7 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common6 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Very Common6 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common4 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common4 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common4 obs.

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Common4 obs.

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Common3 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common3 obs.

Protonotaria citrea

Prothonotary Warbler

Common3 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common3 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Occasional3 obs.

Lepomis microlophus

Redear

Occasional3 obs.

Plestiodon fasciatus

Common Five-Lined Skink

Occasional3 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional3 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional3 obs.

Nelumbo lutea

American lotus

Occasional3 obs.

Chlosyne nycteis

Silvery Checkerspot

Rare2 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Rare2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

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vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Lyon County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Kuttawa

Importance: 0.24

1 species

+9900% 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 Lyon County County.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Eddyville

+0% species diversity

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Lyon County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Kuttawa

Importance: 0.24

1 species

+9900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Archilochus colubris

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Very Common7 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common6 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Very Common6 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common4 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common4 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common4 obs.

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Common4 obs.

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Common3 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common3 obs.

Protonotaria citrea

Prothonotary Warbler

Common3 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common3 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Occasional3 obs.

Lepomis microlophus

Redear

Occasional3 obs.

Plestiodon fasciatus

Common Five-Lined Skink

Occasional3 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional3 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional3 obs.

Nelumbo lutea

American lotus

Occasional3 obs.

Chlosyne nycteis

Silvery Checkerspot

Rare2 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Rare2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

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