Taylorsville

Ecosystem Overview

The Taylorsville ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Spencer 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. While Spencer County nearby has 84% more documented species, Taylorsville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #23 for species diversity among 46 Spencer County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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

#23

Regional Rank

Out of 46 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#23 of 46 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Spencer County

-84% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Very Common0.68 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Very Common0.52 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Very Common0.35 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common0.34 obs.

Sicyos angulatus

Nimble-Kate

Very Common0.33 obs.

Hydrophyllum virginianum

Shawnee Salad

Common0.14 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Common0.1 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Common0.1 obs.

Tilia americana

Basswood

Common0.1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.08 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Common0.08 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional0.04 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-57%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Spencer County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Spencer County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-84% vs. current

Taylorsville Lake State Park

Importance: 0.70

15 species

-20% vs. current

Crenshaw

Importance: 0.50

30 species

-60% vs. current

Waterford

Importance: 0.50

28 species

-57% vs. current

Waterford Community Park

in Taylorsville

Importance: 0.50

28 species

-57% vs. current

Yoder

Importance: 0.50

17 species

-29% vs. current

Normandy

Importance: 0.50

15 species

-20% vs. current

Rivals

Importance: 0.50

15 species

-20% 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 Spencer County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-57%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Spencer County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Spencer County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-84% vs. current

Taylorsville Lake State Park

Importance: 0.70

15 species

-20% vs. current

Crenshaw

Importance: 0.50

30 species

-60% vs. current

Waterford

Importance: 0.50

28 species

-57% vs. current

Waterford Community Park

in Taylorsville

Importance: 0.50

28 species

-57% vs. current

Yoder

Importance: 0.50

17 species

-29% vs. current

Normandy

Importance: 0.50

15 species

-20% vs. current

Rivals

Importance: 0.50

15 species

-20% 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

#23

Regional Rank

Out of 46 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#23 of 46 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Spencer County

-84% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Very Common0.68 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Very Common0.52 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Very Common0.35 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common0.34 obs.

Sicyos angulatus

Nimble-Kate

Very Common0.33 obs.

Hydrophyllum virginianum

Shawnee Salad

Common0.14 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Common0.1 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Common0.1 obs.

Tilia americana

Basswood

Common0.1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.08 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Common0.08 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional0.04 obs.

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