Perry County

Ecosystem Overview

The Perry County ecosystem supports 74 documented wildlife species across 74 taxonomic genera. Located in Perry 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 Hazard, Perry County hosts 174% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Perry County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Hazard

+174% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Very Common3 obs.

Pholcus phalangioides

Longbodied cellar spider

Very Common2 obs.

Dolomedes tenebrosus

Very Common2 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Very Common2 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Very Common2 obs.

Steatoda triangulosa

Common2 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Common2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common2 obs.

Pisaurina mira

American Nursery Web Spider

Common2 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common2 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Common2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Tenodera sinensis

Chinese Mantis

Occasional2 obs.

Chauliognathus marginatus

Occasional2 obs.

Larinioides cornutus

Occasional2 obs.

Aeshna umbrosa

Shadow Darner

Occasional1 obs.

Vespula squamosa

Occasional1 obs.

Monochamus carolinensis

Carolina Pine Sawyer

Rare1 obs.

Dermestes lardarius

Larder Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+174%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Perry County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Hazard

Importance: 0.40

27 species

+174% 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 Perry County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+174%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Perry County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Hazard

Importance: 0.40

27 species

+174% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Hazard

+174% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Very Common3 obs.

Pholcus phalangioides

Longbodied cellar spider

Very Common2 obs.

Dolomedes tenebrosus

Very Common2 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Very Common2 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Very Common2 obs.

Steatoda triangulosa

Common2 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Common2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common2 obs.

Pisaurina mira

American Nursery Web Spider

Common2 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common2 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Common2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Tenodera sinensis

Chinese Mantis

Occasional2 obs.

Chauliognathus marginatus

Occasional2 obs.

Larinioides cornutus

Occasional2 obs.

Aeshna umbrosa

Shadow Darner

Occasional1 obs.

Vespula squamosa

Occasional1 obs.

Monochamus carolinensis

Carolina Pine Sawyer

Rare1 obs.

Dermestes lardarius

Larder Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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