Green River Lake State Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Green River Lake State Park ecosystem supports 52 documented wildlife species across 48 taxonomic genera. Located in Taylor County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Taylor County nearby has 29% more documented species, Green River Lake State Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 79 Taylor County County natural areas, placing it in the 95th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 79 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 79 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Taylor County

-29% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common2.34 obs.

Andersonglossum virginianum

Wild Comfrey

Very Common2 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Wingstem

Very Common2 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Very Common1.76 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common1.36 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common1.29 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Baby Rose

Common1.25 obs.

Frangula caroliniana

Indian-Cherry

Common1.17 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Common1 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Common1 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Common1 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Occasional1 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Occasional1 obs.

Ilex opaca

White Holly

Occasional1 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Occasional0.75 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Occasional0.71 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Amur Honeysuckle

Occasional0.59 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

Catbrier

Rare0.42 obs.

Ulmus alata

Winged Elm

Rare0.41 obs.

Packera anonyma

Small Ragwort

Rare0.41 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+24%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Taylor County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Taylor County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-29% vs. current

Campbellsville

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-34% vs. current

Campbellsville

Importance: 0.60

25 species

+108% vs. current

Clay Hill Memorial Forest

Importance: 0.60

8 species

+550% vs. current

Atchison

Importance: 0.50

47 species

+11% vs. current

Elk Horn

Importance: 0.50

44 species

+18% vs. current

South Campbellsville

Importance: 0.50

32 species

+63% vs. current

Feathersburg

Importance: 0.50

27 species

+93% 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 Taylor County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common2.34 obs.

Andersonglossum virginianum

Wild Comfrey

Very Common2 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Wingstem

Very Common2 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Very Common1.76 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common1.36 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common1.29 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Baby Rose

Common1.25 obs.

Frangula caroliniana

Indian-Cherry

Common1.17 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Common1 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Common1 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Common1 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Occasional1 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Occasional1 obs.

Ilex opaca

White Holly

Occasional1 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Occasional0.75 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Occasional0.71 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Amur Honeysuckle

Occasional0.59 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

Catbrier

Rare0.42 obs.

Ulmus alata

Winged Elm

Rare0.41 obs.

Packera anonyma

Small Ragwort

Rare0.41 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+24%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Taylor County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Taylor County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-29% vs. current

Campbellsville

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-34% vs. current

Campbellsville

Importance: 0.60

25 species

+108% vs. current

Clay Hill Memorial Forest

Importance: 0.60

8 species

+550% vs. current

Atchison

Importance: 0.50

47 species

+11% vs. current

Elk Horn

Importance: 0.50

44 species

+18% vs. current

South Campbellsville

Importance: 0.50

32 species

+63% vs. current

Feathersburg

Importance: 0.50

27 species

+93% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 79 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 79 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Taylor County

-29% species diversity