Camp McKee

Ecosystem Overview

The Camp McKee ecosystem supports 25 documented wildlife species across 22 taxonomic genera. Located in Montgomery County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Montgomery County nearby has 67% more documented species, Camp McKee offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 85 Montgomery 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 85 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common7 species

Occasional8 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 85 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Montgomery County

-67% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 25 total documented species.

Carya glabra

Red Hickory

Very Common1 obs.

Pseudacris brachyphona

Mountain Chorus Frog

Very Common1 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Very Common1 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common1 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Very Common1 obs.

Hieracium venosum

Rattlesnakeweed

Common0.45 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

Fan Clubmoss

Common0.43 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Common0.27 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Common0.26 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

Ebony Spleenwort

Common0.26 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Common0.26 obs.

Dryopteris carthusiana

Toothed Woodfern

Occasional0.26 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Occasional0.24 obs.

Haploa clymene

Clymene Moth

Occasional0.24 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Occasional0.24 obs.

Asplenium pinnatifidum

Occasional0.24 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Occasional0.23 obs.

Pinus virginiana

Scrub Pine

Rare0.23 obs.

Stellaria pubera

Star Chickweed

Rare0.22 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Spoonwood

Rare0.22 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-26%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-67% vs. current

Mount Sterling

Importance: 0.70

73 species

-66% vs. current

Jeffersonville

Importance: 0.70

22 species

+14% vs. current

Camargo

Importance: 0.70

21 species

+19% vs. current

Old Silo Golf Course

in Mount Sterling

Importance: 0.60

21 species

+19% vs. current

Mount Sterling

Importance: 0.60

20 species

+25% vs. current

Easy Walker Park

Importance: 0.50

22 species

+14% vs. current

Botts Park

Importance: 0.50

21 species

+19% 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 Montgomery County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-26%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-67% vs. current

Mount Sterling

Importance: 0.70

73 species

-66% vs. current

Jeffersonville

Importance: 0.70

22 species

+14% vs. current

Camargo

Importance: 0.70

21 species

+19% vs. current

Old Silo Golf Course

in Mount Sterling

Importance: 0.60

21 species

+19% vs. current

Mount Sterling

Importance: 0.60

20 species

+25% vs. current

Easy Walker Park

Importance: 0.50

22 species

+14% vs. current

Botts Park

Importance: 0.50

21 species

+19% 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 85 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common7 species

Occasional8 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 85 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Montgomery County

-67% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 25 total documented species.

Carya glabra

Red Hickory

Very Common1 obs.

Pseudacris brachyphona

Mountain Chorus Frog

Very Common1 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Very Common1 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common1 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Very Common1 obs.

Hieracium venosum

Rattlesnakeweed

Common0.45 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

Fan Clubmoss

Common0.43 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Common0.27 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Common0.26 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

Ebony Spleenwort

Common0.26 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Common0.26 obs.

Dryopteris carthusiana

Toothed Woodfern

Occasional0.26 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Occasional0.24 obs.

Haploa clymene

Clymene Moth

Occasional0.24 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Occasional0.24 obs.

Asplenium pinnatifidum

Occasional0.24 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Occasional0.23 obs.

Pinus virginiana

Scrub Pine

Rare0.23 obs.

Stellaria pubera

Star Chickweed

Rare0.22 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Spoonwood

Rare0.22 obs.

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