Blue Licks

Ecosystem Overview

The Blue Licks ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in Robertson County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Robertson County nearby has 78% more documented species, Blue Licks offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #21 for species diversity among 49 Robertson County County natural areas, placing it in the 57th 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

#21

Regional Rank

Out of 49 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#21 of 49 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. Robertson County

-78% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Golden Cassia

Very Common1.14 obs.

Desmodium marilandicum

Maryland Tick-Trefoil

Very Common1.12 obs.

Dacryopinax elegans

Very Common0.72 obs.

Cerrena unicolor

Mossy Maze Polypore

Very Common0.72 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

Heal-All

Very Common0.71 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Common0.7 obs.

Pilea pumila

Coolweed

Common0.61 obs.

Hylodesmum glutinosum

Large Tick-Trefoil

Common0.59 obs.

Apis mellifera

Honeybee

Common0.57 obs.

Brickellia eupatorioides

False Boneset

Common0.56 obs.

Ruellia humilis

Wild Petunia

Common0.56 obs.

Eupatorium altissimum

Tall Boneset

Occasional0.56 obs.

Lespedeza procumbens

Trailing Lespedeza

Occasional0.55 obs.

Menispermum canadense

Moonseed

Occasional0.55 obs.

Carya glabra

Red Hickory

Occasional0.53 obs.

Vinca minor

Myrtle

Occasional0.41 obs.

Sicyos angulatus

Nimble-Kate

Occasional0.41 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Robertson County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Robertson County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-78% vs. current

Mount Olivet

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+70% vs. current

Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park

Importance: 0.60

18 species

-6% vs. current

Mount Olivet

Importance: 0.50

10 species

+70% vs. current

Hittville

Importance: 0.50

9 species

+89% vs. current

Bratton

Importance: 0.50

8 species

+113% vs. current

Kentontown

Importance: 0.50

4 species

+325% vs. current

Abigail

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+750% 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 Robertson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Robertson County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Robertson County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-78% vs. current

Mount Olivet

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+70% vs. current

Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park

Importance: 0.60

18 species

-6% vs. current

Mount Olivet

Importance: 0.50

10 species

+70% vs. current

Hittville

Importance: 0.50

9 species

+89% vs. current

Bratton

Importance: 0.50

8 species

+113% vs. current

Kentontown

Importance: 0.50

4 species

+325% vs. current

Abigail

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+750% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Golden Cassia

Very Common1.14 obs.

Desmodium marilandicum

Maryland Tick-Trefoil

Very Common1.12 obs.

Dacryopinax elegans

Very Common0.72 obs.

Cerrena unicolor

Mossy Maze Polypore

Very Common0.72 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

Heal-All

Very Common0.71 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Common0.7 obs.

Pilea pumila

Coolweed

Common0.61 obs.

Hylodesmum glutinosum

Large Tick-Trefoil

Common0.59 obs.

Apis mellifera

Honeybee

Common0.57 obs.

Brickellia eupatorioides

False Boneset

Common0.56 obs.

Ruellia humilis

Wild Petunia

Common0.56 obs.

Eupatorium altissimum

Tall Boneset

Occasional0.56 obs.

Lespedeza procumbens

Trailing Lespedeza

Occasional0.55 obs.

Menispermum canadense

Moonseed

Occasional0.55 obs.

Carya glabra

Red Hickory

Occasional0.53 obs.

Vinca minor

Myrtle

Occasional0.41 obs.

Sicyos angulatus

Nimble-Kate

Occasional0.41 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

#21

Regional Rank

Out of 49 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#21 of 49 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. Robertson County

-78% species diversity