Warren County

Ecosystem Overview

The Warren County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Warren 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 Bowling Green, Warren County hosts 92% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Warren County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Bowling Green

+92% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Very Common4 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Very Common3 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Very Common3 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common3 obs.

Packera glabella

cress-leaf groundsel

Very Common2 obs.

Oxalis violacea

violet wood-sorrel

Common2 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Common2 obs.

Ranunculus abortivus

Little-Leaved Buttercup

Common2 obs.

Phacelia purshii

Pursh's phacelia

Common2 obs.

Liatris squarrulosa

Common2 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Common2 obs.

Verbesina virginica

frostweed

Occasional2 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Occasional2 obs.

Acer saccharinum

White Maple

Occasional2 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Occasional2 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Occasional2 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Occasional2 obs.

Neotibicen robinsonianus

Rare2 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Rare2 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Warren County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Bowling Green

Importance: 0.47

52 species

+92% vs. current

Smiths Grove

Importance: 0.23

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Woodburn

Importance: 0.22

4 species

+2400% vs. current

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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 Warren County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Warren County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Bowling Green

Importance: 0.47

52 species

+92% vs. current

Smiths Grove

Importance: 0.23

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Woodburn

Importance: 0.22

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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Bowling Green

+92% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Very Common4 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Very Common3 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Very Common3 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common3 obs.

Packera glabella

cress-leaf groundsel

Very Common2 obs.

Oxalis violacea

violet wood-sorrel

Common2 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Common2 obs.

Ranunculus abortivus

Little-Leaved Buttercup

Common2 obs.

Phacelia purshii

Pursh's phacelia

Common2 obs.

Liatris squarrulosa

Common2 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Common2 obs.

Verbesina virginica

frostweed

Occasional2 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Occasional2 obs.

Acer saccharinum

White Maple

Occasional2 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Occasional2 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Occasional2 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Occasional2 obs.

Neotibicen robinsonianus

Rare2 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Rare2 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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