Perryville Battlefield State Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Perryville Battlefield State Park ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in Boyle County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Boyle County nearby has 79% more documented species, Perryville Battlefield State Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #57 for species diversity among 100 Boyle County County natural areas, placing it in the 43th 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

#57

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#57 of 100 locations

43th percentile for diversity

vs. Boyle County

-79% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Very Common1 obs.

Danaus plexippus

Monarch

Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Common1 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Golden Cassia

Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common0.79 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Common0.69 obs.

Vinca minor

Myrtle

Common0.38 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Occasional0.2 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Occasional0.19 obs.

Desmodium paniculatum

Panicled Tick-Clover

Occasional0.08 obs.

Lobelia siphilitica

Blue Lobelia

Occasional0.05 obs.

Impatiens capensis

Snapweed

Occasional0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-73%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Boyle County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Boyle County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-79% vs. current

Danville

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-79% vs. current

Perryville

Importance: 0.70

16 species

0% vs. current

Danville

Importance: 0.60

42 species

-62% vs. current

Central Kentucky Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.60

15 species

+7% vs. current

Clifton

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-80% vs. current

Little Needmore

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-80% vs. current

Hedgeville

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-80% 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 Boyle County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-73%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Boyle County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Boyle County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-79% vs. current

Danville

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-79% vs. current

Perryville

Importance: 0.70

16 species

0% vs. current

Danville

Importance: 0.60

42 species

-62% vs. current

Central Kentucky Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.60

15 species

+7% vs. current

Clifton

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-80% vs. current

Little Needmore

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-80% vs. current

Hedgeville

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-80% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Very Common1 obs.

Danaus plexippus

Monarch

Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Common1 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Golden Cassia

Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common0.79 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Common0.69 obs.

Vinca minor

Myrtle

Common0.38 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Occasional0.2 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Occasional0.19 obs.

Desmodium paniculatum

Panicled Tick-Clover

Occasional0.08 obs.

Lobelia siphilitica

Blue Lobelia

Occasional0.05 obs.

Impatiens capensis

Snapweed

Occasional0.05 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

#57

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#57 of 100 locations

43th percentile for diversity

vs. Boyle County

-79% species diversity