Grant County

Ecosystem Overview

The Grant County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 taxonomic genera. Located in Grant 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 Williamstown Lake, Grant County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 Grant 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Williamstown Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Very Common6 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common4 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Very Common3 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Very Common3 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common2 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common2 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Common2 obs.

Idia lubricalis

Glossy Black Idia Moth

Common2 obs.

Crambus agitatellus

Double-Banded Grass-Veneer

Common2 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common2 obs.

Protodeltote muscosula

Large Mossy Glyph

Common2 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Occasional2 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional2 obs.

Calvatia gigantea

Giant Puffball

Occasional2 obs.

Sedum ternatum

Woodland Stonecrop

Occasional2 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Occasional2 obs.

Caenurgina crassiuscula

Clover Looper

Occasional2 obs.

Hypena scabra

Green Cloverworm Moth

Rare2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare2 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+170%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Grant County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Dry Ridge

Importance: 0.24

100 species

0% vs. current

Corinth Lake

Importance: 0.20

11 species

+809% vs. current

Bolz Lake

Importance: 0.20

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 Grant County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+170%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Grant County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Dry Ridge

Importance: 0.24

100 species

0% vs. current

Corinth Lake

Importance: 0.20

11 species

+809% vs. current

Bolz Lake

Importance: 0.20

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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Williamstown Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Very Common6 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common4 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Very Common3 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Very Common3 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common2 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common2 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Common2 obs.

Idia lubricalis

Glossy Black Idia Moth

Common2 obs.

Crambus agitatellus

Double-Banded Grass-Veneer

Common2 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common2 obs.

Protodeltote muscosula

Large Mossy Glyph

Common2 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Occasional2 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional2 obs.

Calvatia gigantea

Giant Puffball

Occasional2 obs.

Sedum ternatum

Woodland Stonecrop

Occasional2 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Occasional2 obs.

Caenurgina crassiuscula

Clover Looper

Occasional2 obs.

Hypena scabra

Green Cloverworm Moth

Rare2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare2 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Rare2 obs.

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