Lake Nevin

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake Nevin ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in Bullitt County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Shepherdsville, Lake Nevin hosts 267% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 8 Bullitt County County natural areas, placing it in the 63th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 8 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Shepherdsville

+267% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common2 obs.

Orchelimum nigripes

Black-legged Meadow Katydid

Very Common1 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Very Common1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common1 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Common1 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Common1 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common1 obs.

Bidens cernua

nodding bur-marigold

Common1 obs.

Ludwigia peploides

Water primrose

Common1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-45%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Bullitt County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Shepherdsville

Importance: 0.42

3 species

+267% vs. current

Bullitt County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-89% vs. current

Mount Washington

Importance: 0.39

1 species

+1000% vs. current

Mac's Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1000% vs. current

Hillview

Importance: 0.29

27 species

-59% vs. current

Brooks

Importance: 0.21

6 species

+83% vs. current

Pioneer Village

Importance: 0.20

5 species

+120% 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 Bullitt County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-45%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Bullitt County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Shepherdsville

Importance: 0.42

3 species

+267% vs. current

Bullitt County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-89% vs. current

Mount Washington

Importance: 0.39

1 species

+1000% vs. current

Mac's Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1000% vs. current

Hillview

Importance: 0.29

27 species

-59% vs. current

Brooks

Importance: 0.21

6 species

+83% vs. current

Pioneer Village

Importance: 0.20

5 species

+120% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 8 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Shepherdsville

+267% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common2 obs.

Orchelimum nigripes

Black-legged Meadow Katydid

Very Common1 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Very Common1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common1 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Common1 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Common1 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common1 obs.

Bidens cernua

nodding bur-marigold

Common1 obs.

Ludwigia peploides

Water primrose

Common1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common1 obs.

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