Wolfe County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Wolfe County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Wolfe 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 Campton, Wolfe County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 Wolfe 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. Campton

+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.

Lygodium palmatum

Windsor Fern

Very Common7 obs.

Oxydendrum arboreum

sourwood

Very Common7 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common7 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Very Common5 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common5 obs.

Sceloporus undulatus

Spear's Prairie Lizard [speari]

Common5 obs.

Conocephalum salebrosum

cat-tongue liverwort

Common4 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Common4 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Common4 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Common4 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Occasional4 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Occasional3 obs.

Heuchera parviflora

Occasional3 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Occasional3 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Occasional3 obs.

Scincella lateralis

Little Brown Skink

Occasional2 obs.

Gyrinophilus porphyriticus

Spring Salamander

Rare2 obs.

Etheostoma variatum

Variegate darter

Rare2 obs.

Corydalus cornutus

Rare2 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. Campton

+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.

Lygodium palmatum

Windsor Fern

Very Common7 obs.

Oxydendrum arboreum

sourwood

Very Common7 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common7 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Very Common5 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common5 obs.

Sceloporus undulatus

Spear's Prairie Lizard [speari]

Common5 obs.

Conocephalum salebrosum

cat-tongue liverwort

Common4 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Common4 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Common4 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Common4 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Occasional4 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Occasional3 obs.

Heuchera parviflora

Occasional3 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Occasional3 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Occasional3 obs.

Scincella lateralis

Little Brown Skink

Occasional2 obs.

Gyrinophilus porphyriticus

Spring Salamander

Rare2 obs.

Etheostoma variatum

Variegate darter

Rare2 obs.

Corydalus cornutus

Rare2 obs.

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