Pulaski County

Ecosystem Overview

The Pulaski County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Pulaski 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 Somerset, Pulaski County hosts 4900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Pulaski County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Somerset

+4900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Very Common6 obs.

Jeffersonia diphylla

twinleaf

Very Common6 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Forest Phlox

Very Common6 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Very Common6 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Very Common4 obs.

Salvia lyrata

lyre-leaf sage

Common4 obs.

Asarum canadense

wild ginger

Common4 obs.

Magicicada septendecim

Decim Periodical Cicada

Common4 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common4 obs.

Magicicada cassini

Cassini Periodical Cicada

Common4 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common4 obs.

Trillium cuneatum

Sweet Betsy

Occasional3 obs.

Chlosyne nycteis

Silvery Checkerspot

Occasional3 obs.

Stylophorum diphyllum

Yellow Poppy

Occasional3 obs.

Haploa clymene

Clymene Moth

Occasional3 obs.

Asclepias variegata

red-ring milkweed

Occasional3 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional3 obs.

Campanulastrum americanum

American bellflower

Rare3 obs.

Coreopsis auriculata

Rare3 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Pulaski County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Somerset

Importance: 0.39

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Burnside

Importance: 0.26

9 species

+1011% 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 Pulaski County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Pulaski County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Somerset

Importance: 0.39

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Burnside

Importance: 0.26

9 species

+1011% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Somerset

+4900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Very Common6 obs.

Jeffersonia diphylla

twinleaf

Very Common6 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Forest Phlox

Very Common6 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Very Common6 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Very Common4 obs.

Salvia lyrata

lyre-leaf sage

Common4 obs.

Asarum canadense

wild ginger

Common4 obs.

Magicicada septendecim

Decim Periodical Cicada

Common4 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common4 obs.

Magicicada cassini

Cassini Periodical Cicada

Common4 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common4 obs.

Trillium cuneatum

Sweet Betsy

Occasional3 obs.

Chlosyne nycteis

Silvery Checkerspot

Occasional3 obs.

Stylophorum diphyllum

Yellow Poppy

Occasional3 obs.

Haploa clymene

Clymene Moth

Occasional3 obs.

Asclepias variegata

red-ring milkweed

Occasional3 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional3 obs.

Campanulastrum americanum

American bellflower

Rare3 obs.

Coreopsis auriculata

Rare3 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Rare3 obs.

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