The Charles And Betty Russel Park

Ecosystem Overview

The The Charles And Betty Russel Park ecosystem supports 63 documented wildlife species across 59 taxonomic genera. Located in Boyd County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Boyd County nearby has 12% more documented species, The Charles And Betty Russel Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #13 for species diversity among 100 Boyd County County natural areas, placing it in the 87th 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 100 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Boyd County

-12% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common2.09 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered Hawk

Very Common1.71 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Very Common1.54 obs.

Ilex opaca

White Holly

Very Common1.49 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

Burnweed

Very Common1.09 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Chicken Hawk

Common0.92 obs.

Neofavolus alveolaris

Hexagonal-Pored Polypore

Common0.92 obs.

Hohenbuehelia petaloides

Shoehorn Oyster

Common0.91 obs.

Hydnoporia olivacea

Brown-Toothed Crust Fungus

Common0.9 obs.

Phaeolus schweinitzii

Dyer'S Mazegill

Common0.9 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Common0.87 obs.

Juglans nigra

Noyer Noir

Occasional0.85 obs.

Quercus imbricaria

Laurel Oak

Occasional0.84 obs.

Quercus alba

Stave Oak

Occasional0.84 obs.

Peniophora albobadia

Giraffe Spots

Occasional0.82 obs.

Trichoderma sulphureum

Occasional0.82 obs.

Collybiopsis subpruinosa

Occasional0.82 obs.

Ornithogalum umbellatum

Sleepydick

Rare0.81 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Rare0.81 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Rare0.81 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-6%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Boyd County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Boyd County

Importance: 0.80

72 species

-12% vs. current

Ashland

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-18% vs. current

Catlettsburg

Importance: 0.70

69 species

-9% vs. current

Ashland

Importance: 0.70

57 species

+11% vs. current

Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens

Importance: 0.50

68 species

-7% vs. current

Westwood

Importance: 0.50

67 species

-6% vs. current

Millseat

Importance: 0.50

63 species

0% vs. current

Normal

Importance: 0.50

61 species

+3% 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 Boyd County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common2.09 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered Hawk

Very Common1.71 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Very Common1.54 obs.

Ilex opaca

White Holly

Very Common1.49 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

Burnweed

Very Common1.09 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Chicken Hawk

Common0.92 obs.

Neofavolus alveolaris

Hexagonal-Pored Polypore

Common0.92 obs.

Hohenbuehelia petaloides

Shoehorn Oyster

Common0.91 obs.

Hydnoporia olivacea

Brown-Toothed Crust Fungus

Common0.9 obs.

Phaeolus schweinitzii

Dyer'S Mazegill

Common0.9 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Common0.87 obs.

Juglans nigra

Noyer Noir

Occasional0.85 obs.

Quercus imbricaria

Laurel Oak

Occasional0.84 obs.

Quercus alba

Stave Oak

Occasional0.84 obs.

Peniophora albobadia

Giraffe Spots

Occasional0.82 obs.

Trichoderma sulphureum

Occasional0.82 obs.

Collybiopsis subpruinosa

Occasional0.82 obs.

Ornithogalum umbellatum

Sleepydick

Rare0.81 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Rare0.81 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Rare0.81 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-6%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Boyd County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Boyd County

Importance: 0.80

72 species

-12% vs. current

Ashland

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-18% vs. current

Catlettsburg

Importance: 0.70

69 species

-9% vs. current

Ashland

Importance: 0.70

57 species

+11% vs. current

Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens

Importance: 0.50

68 species

-7% vs. current

Westwood

Importance: 0.50

67 species

-6% vs. current

Millseat

Importance: 0.50

63 species

0% vs. current

Normal

Importance: 0.50

61 species

+3% 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 100 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Boyd County

-12% species diversity