Taylorsville Lake State Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Taylorsville Lake State Park ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in Spencer County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Spencer County nearby has 80% more documented species, Taylorsville Lake State Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #14 for species diversity among 46 Spencer County County natural areas, placing it in the 70th 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

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 46 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 46 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Spencer County

-80% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Very Common1.61 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Very Common0.62 obs.

Ajuga reptans

Ajuga

Very Common0.59 obs.

Vinca minor

Myrtle

Very Common0.59 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Very Common0.37 obs.

Acer negundo

Boxelder

Common0.34 obs.

Conium maculatum

Hemlock

Common0.32 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Amur Honeysuckle

Common0.11 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common0.08 obs.

Hydrophyllum virginianum

Shawnee Salad

Common0.07 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.06 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Occasional0.04 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Occasional0.04 obs.

Tilia americana

Basswood

Occasional0.04 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Occasional0.04 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-46%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Spencer County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Spencer County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-80% vs. current

Taylorsville

Importance: 0.60

12 species

+25% vs. current

Crenshaw

Importance: 0.50

30 species

-50% vs. current

Waterford

Importance: 0.50

28 species

-46% vs. current

Waterford Community Park

in Taylorsville

Importance: 0.50

28 species

-46% vs. current

Yoder

Importance: 0.50

17 species

-12% vs. current

Normandy

Importance: 0.50

15 species

0% vs. current

Rivals

Importance: 0.50

15 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 Spencer County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-46%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Spencer County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Spencer County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-80% vs. current

Taylorsville

Importance: 0.60

12 species

+25% vs. current

Crenshaw

Importance: 0.50

30 species

-50% vs. current

Waterford

Importance: 0.50

28 species

-46% vs. current

Waterford Community Park

in Taylorsville

Importance: 0.50

28 species

-46% vs. current

Yoder

Importance: 0.50

17 species

-12% vs. current

Normandy

Importance: 0.50

15 species

0% vs. current

Rivals

Importance: 0.50

15 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Very Common1.61 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Very Common0.62 obs.

Ajuga reptans

Ajuga

Very Common0.59 obs.

Vinca minor

Myrtle

Very Common0.59 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Very Common0.37 obs.

Acer negundo

Boxelder

Common0.34 obs.

Conium maculatum

Hemlock

Common0.32 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Amur Honeysuckle

Common0.11 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common0.08 obs.

Hydrophyllum virginianum

Shawnee Salad

Common0.07 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.06 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Occasional0.04 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Occasional0.04 obs.

Tilia americana

Basswood

Occasional0.04 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Occasional0.04 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

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 46 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 46 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Spencer County

-80% species diversity