Whitley County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Whitley County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Whitley 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 Williamsburg, Whitley County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 Whitley County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Williamsburg

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Magnolia macrophylla

big-leaf magnolia

Very Common11 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common9 obs.

Galax urceolata

Very Common8 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud

Very Common8 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Very Common8 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common8 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common6 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Common6 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common5 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Quaker-Ladies

Common5 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Common5 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Occasional5 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Occasional4 obs.

Nemoria bistriaria

Red-Fringed Emerald Moth

Occasional4 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Occasional4 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Occasional4 obs.

Epigaea repens

Ground Laurel

Occasional4 obs.

Oxydendrum arboreum

sourwood

Rare4 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Rare4 obs.

Corydalus cornutus

Rare4 obs.

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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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Williamsburg

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Magnolia macrophylla

big-leaf magnolia

Very Common11 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common9 obs.

Galax urceolata

Very Common8 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud

Very Common8 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Very Common8 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common8 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common6 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Common6 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common5 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Quaker-Ladies

Common5 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Common5 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Occasional5 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Occasional4 obs.

Nemoria bistriaria

Red-Fringed Emerald Moth

Occasional4 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Occasional4 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Occasional4 obs.

Epigaea repens

Ground Laurel

Occasional4 obs.

Oxydendrum arboreum

sourwood

Rare4 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Rare4 obs.

Corydalus cornutus

Rare4 obs.

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