Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site

Ecosystem Overview

The Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site ecosystem supports 23 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Ballard County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Ballard County nearby has 71% more documented species, Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 42 Ballard County County natural areas, placing it in the 71th 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 42 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 42 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Ballard County

-71% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.

Allium vineale

Scallions

Very Common1 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-Headed Cowbird

Very Common0.91 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Very Common0.76 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Very Common0.72 obs.

Robinia viscosa

Clammy Locust

Very Common0.69 obs.

Taxodium distichum

Bald Cypress

Common0.45 obs.

Croton capitatus

Hogwort

Common0.22 obs.

Catocala vidua

The Widow

Common0.07 obs.

Catocala coccinata

Scarlet Underwing

Common0.07 obs.

Catocala grynea

Woody Underwing

Common0.07 obs.

Catocala ilia

Ilia Underwing

Common0.07 obs.

Catocala neogama

Bride Underwing

Occasional0.07 obs.

Catocala ultronia

Ultronia Underwing

Occasional0.07 obs.

Catocala obscura

Obscure Underwing Moth

Occasional0.07 obs.

Catocala flebilis

Mournful Underwing

Occasional0.07 obs.

Synanthedon rubrofascia

Occasional0.07 obs.

Catocala habilis

Habilis Underwing

Occasional0.07 obs.

Catocala illecta

Magdalen Underwing

Rare0.07 obs.

Catocala innubens

Betrothed Underwing

Rare0.07 obs.

Catocala subnata

Youthful Underwing

Rare0.07 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-39%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ballard County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Ballard County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-71% vs. current

Boatwright Wildlife Management Schedule

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-71% vs. current

Ballard Wma

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-71% vs. current

Wickliffe

Importance: 0.70

31 species

-26% vs. current

Kevil

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+360% vs. current

La Center

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+475% vs. current

Barlow

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+1050% vs. current

Wickliffe

Importance: 0.50

23 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 Ballard County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-39%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ballard County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Ballard County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-71% vs. current

Boatwright Wildlife Management Schedule

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-71% vs. current

Ballard Wma

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-71% vs. current

Wickliffe

Importance: 0.70

31 species

-26% vs. current

Kevil

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+360% vs. current

La Center

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+475% vs. current

Barlow

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+1050% vs. current

Wickliffe

Importance: 0.50

23 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.

Allium vineale

Scallions

Very Common1 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-Headed Cowbird

Very Common0.91 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Very Common0.76 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Very Common0.72 obs.

Robinia viscosa

Clammy Locust

Very Common0.69 obs.

Taxodium distichum

Bald Cypress

Common0.45 obs.

Croton capitatus

Hogwort

Common0.22 obs.

Catocala vidua

The Widow

Common0.07 obs.

Catocala coccinata

Scarlet Underwing

Common0.07 obs.

Catocala grynea

Woody Underwing

Common0.07 obs.

Catocala ilia

Ilia Underwing

Common0.07 obs.

Catocala neogama

Bride Underwing

Occasional0.07 obs.

Catocala ultronia

Ultronia Underwing

Occasional0.07 obs.

Catocala obscura

Obscure Underwing Moth

Occasional0.07 obs.

Catocala flebilis

Mournful Underwing

Occasional0.07 obs.

Synanthedon rubrofascia

Occasional0.07 obs.

Catocala habilis

Habilis Underwing

Occasional0.07 obs.

Catocala illecta

Magdalen Underwing

Rare0.07 obs.

Catocala innubens

Betrothed Underwing

Rare0.07 obs.

Catocala subnata

Youthful Underwing

Rare0.07 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 42 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 42 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Ballard County

-71% species diversity