Kentucky Downs Race Course

Ecosystem Overview

The Kentucky Downs Race Course ecosystem supports 32 documented wildlife species across 31 taxonomic genera. Located in Simpson County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Simpson County nearby has 57% more documented species, Kentucky Downs Race Course offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #17 for species diversity among 74 Simpson County County natural areas, placing it in the 77th 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

#17

Regional Rank

Out of 74 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#17 of 74 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Simpson County

-57% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 32 total documented species.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Very Common1.67 obs.

Caryomyia turbanella

Very Common0.94 obs.

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

Buck Brush

Very Common0.94 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

Catbrier

Very Common0.94 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Foxtail

Very Common0.93 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common0.93 obs.

Physocarpus opulifolius

Ninebark

Common0.55 obs.

Euonymus americanus

Bursting-Heart

Common0.31 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Common0.25 obs.

Plantago aristata

Buckhorn

Common0.25 obs.

Hibiscus moscheutos

Mallow-Rose

Common0.2 obs.

Eupatorium perfoliatum

Boneset

Occasional0.2 obs.

Verbena simplex

Simple Vervain

Occasional0.16 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Occasional0.12 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Occasional0.11 obs.

Viola striata

Pale Violet

Occasional0.07 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

Ribwort

Occasional0.06 obs.

Daucus carota

Carrot

Rare0.06 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Nonesuch

Rare0.06 obs.

Lathyrus hirsutus

Caley Pea

Rare0.06 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Simpson County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Simpson County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-57% vs. current

Franklin

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-58% vs. current

Franklin

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-60% vs. current

Green Lawn Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-60% vs. current

Jim Roberts Community Park

Importance: 0.50

79 species

-59% vs. current

Salmons

Importance: 0.50

53 species

-40% vs. current

Kenny Perry's Country Creek Golf Course

Importance: 0.50

37 species

-14% vs. current

Black Jack

Importance: 0.50

31 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 Simpson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Simpson County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Simpson County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-57% vs. current

Franklin

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-58% vs. current

Franklin

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-60% vs. current

Green Lawn Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-60% vs. current

Jim Roberts Community Park

Importance: 0.50

79 species

-59% vs. current

Salmons

Importance: 0.50

53 species

-40% vs. current

Kenny Perry's Country Creek Golf Course

Importance: 0.50

37 species

-14% vs. current

Black Jack

Importance: 0.50

31 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

#17

Regional Rank

Out of 74 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#17 of 74 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Simpson County

-57% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 32 total documented species.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Very Common1.67 obs.

Caryomyia turbanella

Very Common0.94 obs.

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

Buck Brush

Very Common0.94 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

Catbrier

Very Common0.94 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Foxtail

Very Common0.93 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common0.93 obs.

Physocarpus opulifolius

Ninebark

Common0.55 obs.

Euonymus americanus

Bursting-Heart

Common0.31 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Common0.25 obs.

Plantago aristata

Buckhorn

Common0.25 obs.

Hibiscus moscheutos

Mallow-Rose

Common0.2 obs.

Eupatorium perfoliatum

Boneset

Occasional0.2 obs.

Verbena simplex

Simple Vervain

Occasional0.16 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Occasional0.12 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Occasional0.11 obs.

Viola striata

Pale Violet

Occasional0.07 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

Ribwort

Occasional0.06 obs.

Daucus carota

Carrot

Rare0.06 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Nonesuch

Rare0.06 obs.

Lathyrus hirsutus

Caley Pea

Rare0.06 obs.

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