Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in Christian County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Christian County nearby has 81% more documented species, Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #61 for species diversity among 100 Christian County County natural areas, placing it in the 39th 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

#61

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#61 of 100 locations

39th percentile for diversity

vs. Christian County

-81% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Eurycea longicauda

Longtail Salamander

Very Common1 obs.

Taxodium distichum

Bald Cypress

Very Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common1 obs.

Viola hirsutula

Southern Wood Violet

Very Common1 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Very Common1 obs.

Eurycea cirrigera

Southern Two-Lined Salamander

Common1 obs.

Asclepias purpurascens

Purple Milkweed

Common1 obs.

Etheostoma squamiceps

Spottail Darter

Common1 obs.

Cubelium concolor

Common1 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Bluets

Common1 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Common1 obs.

Echinacea simulata

Occasional0.66 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Occasional0.66 obs.

Verbascum blattaria

Moth Mullein

Occasional0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-62%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Christian County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Christian County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-81% vs. current

Oak Grove

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-82% vs. current

Hopkinsville

Importance: 0.70

72 species

-81% vs. current

Hopkinsville

Importance: 0.70

22 species

-36% vs. current

Crofton

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+180% vs. current

Pembroke

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+367% vs. current

Campbell Army Airfield

Importance: 0.60

22 species

-36% vs. current

Western Hills Municipal Golf Course

in Hopkinsville

Importance: 0.60

14 species

0% 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 Christian County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Eurycea longicauda

Longtail Salamander

Very Common1 obs.

Taxodium distichum

Bald Cypress

Very Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common1 obs.

Viola hirsutula

Southern Wood Violet

Very Common1 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Very Common1 obs.

Eurycea cirrigera

Southern Two-Lined Salamander

Common1 obs.

Asclepias purpurascens

Purple Milkweed

Common1 obs.

Etheostoma squamiceps

Spottail Darter

Common1 obs.

Cubelium concolor

Common1 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Bluets

Common1 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Common1 obs.

Echinacea simulata

Occasional0.66 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Occasional0.66 obs.

Verbascum blattaria

Moth Mullein

Occasional0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-62%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Christian County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Christian County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-81% vs. current

Oak Grove

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-82% vs. current

Hopkinsville

Importance: 0.70

72 species

-81% vs. current

Hopkinsville

Importance: 0.70

22 species

-36% vs. current

Crofton

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+180% vs. current

Pembroke

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+367% vs. current

Campbell Army Airfield

Importance: 0.60

22 species

-36% vs. current

Western Hills Municipal Golf Course

in Hopkinsville

Importance: 0.60

14 species

0% 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

#61

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#61 of 100 locations

39th percentile for diversity

vs. Christian County

-81% species diversity