Nicholas County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Nicholas County ecosystem supports 73 documented wildlife species across 68 taxonomic genera. Located in Nicholas County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Carlisle, Nicholas County hosts 217% 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 Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Carlisle

+217% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common4.34 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common3.26 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common2.95 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common2.77 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common2.22 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Golden Cassia

Common2.2 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Common2.03 obs.

Viburnum nudum

Possumhaw

Common2 obs.

Iris domestica

Shenan

Common2 obs.

Desmodium marilandicum

Maryland Tick-Trefoil

Common1.97 obs.

Conium maculatum

Hemlock

Common1.86 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Amur Honeysuckle

Occasional1.81 obs.

Etheostoma spectabile

Orangethroat Darter

Occasional1.64 obs.

Pilea pumila

Coolweed

Occasional1.62 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Occasional1.4 obs.

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Celticecis pilosa

Occasional1.4 obs.

Acer negundo

Boxelder

Occasional1.21 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Hackberry Nipplegall Psyllid

Rare1.19 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Wingstem

Rare1.19 obs.

Vinca minor

Myrtle

Rare1.14 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 Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Carlisle

+217% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common4.34 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common3.26 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common2.95 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common2.77 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common2.22 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Golden Cassia

Common2.2 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Common2.03 obs.

Viburnum nudum

Possumhaw

Common2 obs.

Iris domestica

Shenan

Common2 obs.

Desmodium marilandicum

Maryland Tick-Trefoil

Common1.97 obs.

Conium maculatum

Hemlock

Common1.86 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Amur Honeysuckle

Occasional1.81 obs.

Etheostoma spectabile

Orangethroat Darter

Occasional1.64 obs.

Pilea pumila

Coolweed

Occasional1.62 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Occasional1.4 obs.

No image

Celticecis pilosa

Occasional1.4 obs.

Acer negundo

Boxelder

Occasional1.21 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Hackberry Nipplegall Psyllid

Rare1.19 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Wingstem

Rare1.19 obs.

Vinca minor

Myrtle

Rare1.14 obs.

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