Hematite Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Hematite Lake ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in Trigg 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 Trigg County nearby has 89% more documented species, Hematite Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 Trigg County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Trigg County

-89% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Very Common2 obs.

Palaemon kadiakensis

Very Common2 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common1 obs.

Plethodon glutinosus

Northern Slimy Salamander

Very Common1 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Very Common1 obs.

Commelina virginica

Common1 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

false garlic

Common1 obs.

Cornus amomum

Red-Willow

Common1 obs.

Nerodia erythrogaster

Plainbelly Water Snake

Common1 obs.

Nuphar advena

Spatterdock

Common1 obs.

Iris cristata

crested iris

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-89%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Trigg County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Trigg County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-89% 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 Trigg County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-89%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Trigg County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Trigg County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-89% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Trigg County

-89% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Very Common2 obs.

Palaemon kadiakensis

Very Common2 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common1 obs.

Plethodon glutinosus

Northern Slimy Salamander

Very Common1 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Very Common1 obs.

Commelina virginica

Common1 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

false garlic

Common1 obs.

Cornus amomum

Red-Willow

Common1 obs.

Nerodia erythrogaster

Plainbelly Water Snake

Common1 obs.

Nuphar advena

Spatterdock

Common1 obs.

Iris cristata

crested iris

Common1 obs.

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