Scott County

Ecosystem Overview

The Scott County ecosystem supports 63 documented wildlife species across 57 taxonomic genera. Located in Scott County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Georgetown, Scott County hosts 26% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Scott County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Georgetown

+26% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.

Graptemys geographica

common map turtle

Very Common2 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Very Common2 obs.

Dipsacus fullonum

teasel

Very Common2 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Very Common1 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Very Common1 obs.

Scalopus aquaticus

Eastern Mole

Common1 obs.

Scolopax minor

American Woodcock

Common1 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Common1 obs.

Phacelia purshii

Pursh's phacelia

Common1 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Common1 obs.

Dipsacus laciniatus

Laciniate Teasel

Common1 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Occasional1 obs.

Sarcoscypha occidentalis

Occasional1 obs.

Poa annua

annual meadow-grass

Occasional1 obs.

Ornithogalum umbellatum

Nap-At-Noon

Occasional1 obs.

Apalone spinifera

spiny softshell turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Verbena hastata

Wild Hyssop

Occasional1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Rare1 obs.

Pachypsylla venusta

Rare1 obs.

Celticecis oviformis

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+142%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Scott County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Georgetown

Importance: 0.44

50 species

+26% vs. current

Stamping Ground

Importance: 0.25

2 species

+3050% 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 Scott County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+142%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Scott County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Georgetown

Importance: 0.44

50 species

+26% vs. current

Stamping Ground

Importance: 0.25

2 species

+3050% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Georgetown

+26% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.

Graptemys geographica

common map turtle

Very Common2 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Very Common2 obs.

Dipsacus fullonum

teasel

Very Common2 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Very Common1 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Very Common1 obs.

Scalopus aquaticus

Eastern Mole

Common1 obs.

Scolopax minor

American Woodcock

Common1 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Common1 obs.

Phacelia purshii

Pursh's phacelia

Common1 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Common1 obs.

Dipsacus laciniatus

Laciniate Teasel

Common1 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Occasional1 obs.

Sarcoscypha occidentalis

Occasional1 obs.

Poa annua

annual meadow-grass

Occasional1 obs.

Ornithogalum umbellatum

Nap-At-Noon

Occasional1 obs.

Apalone spinifera

spiny softshell turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Verbena hastata

Wild Hyssop

Occasional1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Rare1 obs.

Pachypsylla venusta

Rare1 obs.

Celticecis oviformis

Rare1 obs.

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