Jim Roberts Community Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Jim Roberts Community Park ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 75 taxonomic genera. Located in Simpson County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Simpson County, Jim Roberts Community Park hosts 5% more species diversity. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 74 Simpson County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 74 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 74 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Simpson County

+5% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Camponotus pennsylvanicus

Carpenter Ant

Very Common2.74 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common1.06 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

Asian Clam

Very Common1 obs.

Colletes inaequalis

Unequal Cellophane Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Houstonia pusilla

Very Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Common1 obs.

Phlox paniculata

Phlox

Common1 obs.

Arilus cristatus

North American Wheel Bug

Common1 obs.

Trachemys scripta

Slider

Common1 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-Fronted Dancer

Common1 obs.

Xanthium strumarium

Burweed

Common1 obs.

Storeria dekayi

Brownsnake

Occasional1 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-Orange

Occasional1 obs.

Gambusia affinis

Mosquito Fish

Occasional1 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese Privet

Occasional0.52 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Occasional0.47 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Occasional0.43 obs.

Ranunculus abortivus

Early Woodbuttercup

Rare0.4 obs.

Dasymutilla occidentalis

Common Eastern Velvet Ant

Rare0.32 obs.

Myodocha serripes

Long-Necked Seed Bug

Rare0.31 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+36%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Simpson County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Simpson County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

+5% vs. current

Franklin

Importance: 0.70

77 species

+3% vs. current

Franklin

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-1% vs. current

Green Lawn Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-1% vs. current

Salmons

Importance: 0.50

53 species

+49% vs. current

Kenny Perry's Country Creek Golf Course

Importance: 0.50

37 species

+114% vs. current

Kentucky Downs Race Course

Importance: 0.50

32 species

+147% vs. current

Black Jack

Importance: 0.50

31 species

+155% 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 Simpson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+36%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Simpson County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Simpson County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

+5% vs. current

Franklin

Importance: 0.70

77 species

+3% vs. current

Franklin

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-1% vs. current

Green Lawn Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-1% vs. current

Salmons

Importance: 0.50

53 species

+49% vs. current

Kenny Perry's Country Creek Golf Course

Importance: 0.50

37 species

+114% vs. current

Kentucky Downs Race Course

Importance: 0.50

32 species

+147% vs. current

Black Jack

Importance: 0.50

31 species

+155% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Camponotus pennsylvanicus

Carpenter Ant

Very Common2.74 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common1.06 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

Asian Clam

Very Common1 obs.

Colletes inaequalis

Unequal Cellophane Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Houstonia pusilla

Very Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Common1 obs.

Phlox paniculata

Phlox

Common1 obs.

Arilus cristatus

North American Wheel Bug

Common1 obs.

Trachemys scripta

Slider

Common1 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-Fronted Dancer

Common1 obs.

Xanthium strumarium

Burweed

Common1 obs.

Storeria dekayi

Brownsnake

Occasional1 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-Orange

Occasional1 obs.

Gambusia affinis

Mosquito Fish

Occasional1 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese Privet

Occasional0.52 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Occasional0.47 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Occasional0.43 obs.

Ranunculus abortivus

Early Woodbuttercup

Rare0.4 obs.

Dasymutilla occidentalis

Common Eastern Velvet Ant

Rare0.32 obs.

Myodocha serripes

Long-Necked Seed Bug

Rare0.31 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 74 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 74 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Simpson County

+5% species diversity