Powell County

Ecosystem Overview

The Powell County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Powell 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 Stanton, Powell County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Powell 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. Stanton

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Very Common17 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common14 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common12 obs.

Rhododendron maximum

Big Rhododendron

Very Common11 obs.

Solidago albopilosa

white-hair goldenrod

Very Common10 obs.

Magnolia macrophylla

big-leaf magnolia

Common9 obs.

Epigaea repens

Ground Laurel

Common9 obs.

Sedum ternatum

Woodland Stonecrop

Common9 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Common8 obs.

Hepatica acutiloba

sharp-lobed liverleaf

Common8 obs.

Viola rostrata

long-spurred violet

Common8 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Occasional7 obs.

Conocephalum salebrosum

cat-tongue liverwort

Occasional7 obs.

Stellaria pubera

Occasional7 obs.

Lygodium palmatum

Windsor Fern

Occasional7 obs.

Dioscorea villosa

Yam Root

Occasional6 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Occasional6 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Rare6 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Rare6 obs.

Etheostoma variatum

Variegate darter

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Powell County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Clay City

Importance: 0.33

4 species

+2400% 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 Powell County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Powell County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Clay City

Importance: 0.33

4 species

+2400% 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. Stanton

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Very Common17 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common14 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common12 obs.

Rhododendron maximum

Big Rhododendron

Very Common11 obs.

Solidago albopilosa

white-hair goldenrod

Very Common10 obs.

Magnolia macrophylla

big-leaf magnolia

Common9 obs.

Epigaea repens

Ground Laurel

Common9 obs.

Sedum ternatum

Woodland Stonecrop

Common9 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Common8 obs.

Hepatica acutiloba

sharp-lobed liverleaf

Common8 obs.

Viola rostrata

long-spurred violet

Common8 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Occasional7 obs.

Conocephalum salebrosum

cat-tongue liverwort

Occasional7 obs.

Stellaria pubera

Occasional7 obs.

Lygodium palmatum

Windsor Fern

Occasional7 obs.

Dioscorea villosa

Yam Root

Occasional6 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Occasional6 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Rare6 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Rare6 obs.

Etheostoma variatum

Variegate darter

Rare6 obs.

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