Tradewater River

Ecosystem Overview

The Tradewater River ecosystem supports 26 documented wildlife species across 25 taxonomic genera. Located in Union County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Union County nearby has 66% more documented species, Tradewater River offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 60 Union County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 60 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 60 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Union County

-66% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Very Common0.64 obs.

Lysimachia clethroides

Gooseneck Loosestrife

Very Common0.63 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower

Very Common0.63 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Very Common0.4 obs.

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Hydrastis canadensis

Goldenseal

Very Common0.25 obs.

Plantago rugelii

Pale Plantain

Common0.22 obs.

Ligustrum ovalifolium

California Privet

Common0.22 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Common0.21 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Common0.2 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Common0.18 obs.

Panicum capillare

Witchgrass

Common0.06 obs.

Xanthium strumarium

Burweed

Occasional0.06 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Occasional0.06 obs.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Sweet-Bean

Occasional0.06 obs.

Melissa officinalis

Balm

Occasional0.06 obs.

Colonus sylvanus

Jumping Spiders

Occasional0.06 obs.

Mollugo verticillata

Carpetweed

Occasional0.06 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Rare0.06 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Rare0.06 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Asian Lady Beetle

Rare0.06 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-7%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Union County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Union County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-66% vs. current

Higginson-henry Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-67% vs. current

Uniontown

Importance: 0.70

27 species

-4% vs. current

Sturgis

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+420% vs. current

Morganfield

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+420% vs. current

Waverly

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+767% vs. current

Morganfield

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+2500% vs. current

Uniontown

Importance: 0.50

27 species

-4% 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 Union County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-7%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Union County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Union County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-66% vs. current

Higginson-henry Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-67% vs. current

Uniontown

Importance: 0.70

27 species

-4% vs. current

Sturgis

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+420% vs. current

Morganfield

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+420% vs. current

Waverly

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+767% vs. current

Morganfield

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+2500% vs. current

Uniontown

Importance: 0.50

27 species

-4% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Very Common0.64 obs.

Lysimachia clethroides

Gooseneck Loosestrife

Very Common0.63 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower

Very Common0.63 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Very Common0.4 obs.

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Hydrastis canadensis

Goldenseal

Very Common0.25 obs.

Plantago rugelii

Pale Plantain

Common0.22 obs.

Ligustrum ovalifolium

California Privet

Common0.22 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Common0.21 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Common0.2 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Common0.18 obs.

Panicum capillare

Witchgrass

Common0.06 obs.

Xanthium strumarium

Burweed

Occasional0.06 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Occasional0.06 obs.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Sweet-Bean

Occasional0.06 obs.

Melissa officinalis

Balm

Occasional0.06 obs.

Colonus sylvanus

Jumping Spiders

Occasional0.06 obs.

Mollugo verticillata

Carpetweed

Occasional0.06 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Rare0.06 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Rare0.06 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Asian Lady Beetle

Rare0.06 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 60 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 60 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Union County

-66% species diversity