Simpson County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Simpson County ecosystem supports 75 documented wildlife species across 72 taxonomic genera. Located in Simpson County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Franklin nearby has 3% more documented species, Simpson County offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Franklin

-3% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common7.6 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common6.25 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese Privet

Very Common6.15 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common5.87 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Very Common4.89 obs.

Sherardia arvensis

Field Madder

Common4.13 obs.

Camponotus pennsylvanicus

Carpenter Ant

Common4 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Common3.52 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Common3.48 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Common3.23 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Common3 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Occasional2.78 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

Burnweed

Occasional2.55 obs.

Acer negundo

Boxelder

Occasional2.41 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Occasional2.29 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Red Henbit

Occasional2.29 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Occasional2.05 obs.

Heliotropium indicum

Indian Heliotrope

Rare2 obs.

Acanthocephala declivis

Rare2 obs.

Loxosceles reclusa

Rare2 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Franklin

-3% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common7.6 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common6.25 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese Privet

Very Common6.15 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common5.87 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Very Common4.89 obs.

Sherardia arvensis

Field Madder

Common4.13 obs.

Camponotus pennsylvanicus

Carpenter Ant

Common4 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Common3.52 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Common3.48 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Common3.23 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Common3 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Occasional2.78 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

Burnweed

Occasional2.55 obs.

Acer negundo

Boxelder

Occasional2.41 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Occasional2.29 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Red Henbit

Occasional2.29 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Occasional2.05 obs.

Heliotropium indicum

Indian Heliotrope

Rare2 obs.

Acanthocephala declivis

Rare2 obs.

Loxosceles reclusa

Rare2 obs.

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