Mount Sterling

Ecosystem Overview

The Mount Sterling ecosystem supports 20 documented wildlife species across 20 taxonomic genera. Located in Montgomery County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Montgomery County nearby has 73% more documented species, Mount Sterling offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #33 for species diversity among 85 Montgomery County County natural areas, placing it in the 61th 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

#33

Regional Rank

Out of 85 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#33 of 85 locations

61th percentile for diversity

vs. Montgomery County

-73% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Polemonium reptans

Greek Valerian

Very Common0.81 obs.

Clematis terniflora

Autumn Clematis

Very Common0.77 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Very Common0.76 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Snow Trillium

Very Common0.7 obs.

Salvia lyrata

Cancerweed

Very Common0.7 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Redroot

Common0.7 obs.

Pedicularis canadensis

Betony

Common0.7 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Common0.7 obs.

Vinca minor

Myrtle

Common0.7 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Spoonwood

Common0.29 obs.

Iva annua

Pelocote

Common0.27 obs.

Daucus carota

Carrot

Occasional0.27 obs.

Cichorium intybus

Chicory

Occasional0.27 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Occasional0.27 obs.

Trifolium pratense

Red Clover

Occasional0.26 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Occasional0.21 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Occasional0.17 obs.

Pilea pumila

Coolweed

Rare0.16 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Red-Bell

Rare0.11 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Rare0.1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-43%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-73% vs. current

Mount Sterling

Importance: 0.70

73 species

-73% vs. current

Jeffersonville

Importance: 0.70

22 species

-9% vs. current

Camargo

Importance: 0.70

21 species

-5% vs. current

Old Silo Golf Course

in Mount Sterling

Importance: 0.60

21 species

-5% vs. current

Camp McKee

Importance: 0.50

25 species

-20% vs. current

Easy Walker Park

Importance: 0.50

22 species

-9% vs. current

Botts Park

Importance: 0.50

21 species

-5% vs. current

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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 Montgomery County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-43%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-73% vs. current

Mount Sterling

Importance: 0.70

73 species

-73% vs. current

Jeffersonville

Importance: 0.70

22 species

-9% vs. current

Camargo

Importance: 0.70

21 species

-5% vs. current

Old Silo Golf Course

in Mount Sterling

Importance: 0.60

21 species

-5% vs. current

Camp McKee

Importance: 0.50

25 species

-20% vs. current

Easy Walker Park

Importance: 0.50

22 species

-9% vs. current

Botts Park

Importance: 0.50

21 species

-5% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

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

Polemonium reptans

Greek Valerian

Very Common0.81 obs.

Clematis terniflora

Autumn Clematis

Very Common0.77 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Very Common0.76 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Snow Trillium

Very Common0.7 obs.

Salvia lyrata

Cancerweed

Very Common0.7 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Redroot

Common0.7 obs.

Pedicularis canadensis

Betony

Common0.7 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Common0.7 obs.

Vinca minor

Myrtle

Common0.7 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Spoonwood

Common0.29 obs.

Iva annua

Pelocote

Common0.27 obs.

Daucus carota

Carrot

Occasional0.27 obs.

Cichorium intybus

Chicory

Occasional0.27 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Occasional0.27 obs.

Trifolium pratense

Red Clover

Occasional0.26 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Occasional0.21 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Occasional0.17 obs.

Pilea pumila

Coolweed

Rare0.16 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Red-Bell

Rare0.11 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Rare0.1 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

#33

Regional Rank

Out of 85 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#33 of 85 locations

61th percentile for diversity

vs. Montgomery County

-73% species diversity