Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park ecosystem supports 7 documented wildlife species across 7 taxonomic genera. Located in Perry County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Perry County nearby has 91% more documented species, Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #42 for species diversity among 95 Perry County County natural areas, placing it in the 56th 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

#42

Regional Rank

Out of 95 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#42 of 95 locations

56th percentile for diversity

vs. Perry County

-91% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 7 total documented species.

Sedum ternatum

Wild Stonecrop

Very Common1 obs.

Amanita flavoconia

Yellow Patches

Very Common1 obs.

Plestiodon fasciatus

Five-Lined Skink

Very Common1 obs.

Galium triflorum

Sweet Bedstraw

Very Common1 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Very Common1 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern Newt

Common1 obs.

Strix varia

Barred Owl

Common0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-82%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Perry County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Perry County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-91% vs. current

Hazard

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-91% vs. current

Buckhorn

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+17% vs. current

Vicco

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+250% vs. current

Hazard

Importance: 0.60

28 species

-75% vs. current

Dice

Importance: 0.50

46 species

-85% vs. current

Stacy

Importance: 0.50

44 species

-84% vs. current

Engle

Importance: 0.50

36 species

-81% 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 Perry County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-82%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Perry County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Perry County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-91% vs. current

Hazard

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-91% vs. current

Buckhorn

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+17% vs. current

Vicco

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+250% vs. current

Hazard

Importance: 0.60

28 species

-75% vs. current

Dice

Importance: 0.50

46 species

-85% vs. current

Stacy

Importance: 0.50

44 species

-84% vs. current

Engle

Importance: 0.50

36 species

-81% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 7 total documented species.

Sedum ternatum

Wild Stonecrop

Very Common1 obs.

Amanita flavoconia

Yellow Patches

Very Common1 obs.

Plestiodon fasciatus

Five-Lined Skink

Very Common1 obs.

Galium triflorum

Sweet Bedstraw

Very Common1 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Very Common1 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern Newt

Common1 obs.

Strix varia

Barred Owl

Common0.03 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

#42

Regional Rank

Out of 95 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#42 of 95 locations

56th percentile for diversity

vs. Perry County

-91% species diversity