McCreary County

Ecosystem Overview

The McCreary County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in McCreary 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 Whitley City, McCreary County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 McCreary County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

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. Whitley City

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common9 obs.

Viola hastata

spear-leaf violet

Very Common5 obs.

Magnolia macrophylla

big-leaf magnolia

Very Common5 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Quaker-Ladies

Very Common5 obs.

Gaylussacia brachycera

box huckleberry

Very Common5 obs.

Spigelia marilandica

Indian-pink

Common5 obs.

Lygodium palmatum

Windsor Fern

Common5 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Common4 obs.

Sabatia angularis

common rose-pink

Common4 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Common4 obs.

Angelica venenosa

venous angelica

Common4 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Occasional3 obs.

Aletris farinosa

Mealy Star-Grass

Occasional3 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Occasional3 obs.

Iris cristata

crested iris

Occasional3 obs.

Botrypus virginianus

Virginia Grapefern

Occasional3 obs.

Viola rostrata

long-spurred violet

Occasional3 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Rare3 obs.

Hydrangea arborescens

Wild Hydrangea

Rare3 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in McCreary County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Stearns

Importance: 0.23

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 McCreary County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in McCreary County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Stearns

Importance: 0.23

1 species

+9900% vs. current

About This Comparison

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. Whitley City

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common9 obs.

Viola hastata

spear-leaf violet

Very Common5 obs.

Magnolia macrophylla

big-leaf magnolia

Very Common5 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Quaker-Ladies

Very Common5 obs.

Gaylussacia brachycera

box huckleberry

Very Common5 obs.

Spigelia marilandica

Indian-pink

Common5 obs.

Lygodium palmatum

Windsor Fern

Common5 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Common4 obs.

Sabatia angularis

common rose-pink

Common4 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Common4 obs.

Angelica venenosa

venous angelica

Common4 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Occasional3 obs.

Aletris farinosa

Mealy Star-Grass

Occasional3 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Occasional3 obs.

Iris cristata

crested iris

Occasional3 obs.

Botrypus virginianus

Virginia Grapefern

Occasional3 obs.

Viola rostrata

long-spurred violet

Occasional3 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Rare3 obs.

Hydrangea arborescens

Wild Hydrangea

Rare3 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Rare3 obs.

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