Kentucky Lake Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Kentucky Lake ecosystem supports 66 documented wildlife species across 62 taxonomic genera. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Evansville nearby has 34% more documented species, Kentucky Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

vs. Evansville

-34% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 66 total documented species.

Graptemys ouachitensis

Ouachita Map Turtle

Very Common13 obs.

Potamilus fragilis

Very Common9 obs.

Lampsilis teres

yellow sandshell

Very Common9 obs.

Amblema plicata

threeridge

Very Common8 obs.

Fusconaia flava

Wabash pigtoe

Very Common7 obs.

Plectomerus dombeyanus

Bankclimber

Common6 obs.

Potamilus alatus

pink heelsplitter

Common6 obs.

Obliquaria reflexa

threehorn wartyback

Common5 obs.

Pseudemys concinna

River Cooter

Common5 obs.

Pyganodon grandis

Giant Floater Mussel

Common4 obs.

Reginaia ebenus

ebonyshell

Common4 obs.

Quadrula quadrula

mapleleaf mussel

Occasional4 obs.

Trachemys scripta

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

Occasional4 obs.

Megalonaias nervosa

washboard

Occasional3 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional3 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Occasional3 obs.

Utterbackiana suborbiculata

flat floater

Occasional3 obs.

Podiceps auritus

horned grebe

Rare3 obs.

Pectinatella magnifica

Magnificent Bryozoan

Rare3 obs.

Utterbackia imbecillis

paper pondshell

Rare2 obs.

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No comparable locations found in this region.

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

vs. Evansville

-34% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 66 total documented species.

Graptemys ouachitensis

Ouachita Map Turtle

Very Common13 obs.

Potamilus fragilis

Very Common9 obs.

Lampsilis teres

yellow sandshell

Very Common9 obs.

Amblema plicata

threeridge

Very Common8 obs.

Fusconaia flava

Wabash pigtoe

Very Common7 obs.

Plectomerus dombeyanus

Bankclimber

Common6 obs.

Potamilus alatus

pink heelsplitter

Common6 obs.

Obliquaria reflexa

threehorn wartyback

Common5 obs.

Pseudemys concinna

River Cooter

Common5 obs.

Pyganodon grandis

Giant Floater Mussel

Common4 obs.

Reginaia ebenus

ebonyshell

Common4 obs.

Quadrula quadrula

mapleleaf mussel

Occasional4 obs.

Trachemys scripta

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

Occasional4 obs.

Megalonaias nervosa

washboard

Occasional3 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional3 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Occasional3 obs.

Utterbackiana suborbiculata

flat floater

Occasional3 obs.

Podiceps auritus

horned grebe

Rare3 obs.

Pectinatella magnifica

Magnificent Bryozoan

Rare3 obs.

Utterbackia imbecillis

paper pondshell

Rare2 obs.

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