Grayson Game Refuge Area

Ecosystem Overview

The Grayson Game Refuge Area ecosystem supports 72 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in Carter County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Carter County nearby has 3% more documented species, Grayson Game Refuge Area offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #86 for species diversity among 100 Carter County County natural areas, placing it in the 14th 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

#86

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#86 of 100 locations

14th percentile for diversity

vs. Carter County

-3% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.

Eclipta prostrata

False Daisy

Very Common1.91 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Very Common1.41 obs.

Scirpus cyperinus

Woolgrass

Very Common0.96 obs.

Diodia virginiana

Very Common0.96 obs.

Dioscorea polystachya

Yam

Very Common0.96 obs.

Desmodium paniculatum

Panicled Tick-Clover

Common0.96 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Common0.96 obs.

Impatiens capensis

Snapweed

Common0.96 obs.

Persicaria sagittata

Arrowvine

Common0.96 obs.

Bidens frondosa

Sticktight

Common0.95 obs.

Lespedeza cuneata

Sericea Lespedeza

Common0.95 obs.

Penthorum sedoides

Ditch Stonecrop

Occasional0.95 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Chinese Honeysuckle

Occasional0.95 obs.

Lobelia siphilitica

Blue Lobelia

Occasional0.95 obs.

Coleataenia anceps

Beaked Panicum

Occasional0.95 obs.

Alisma subcordatum

Waterplaintain

Occasional0.95 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

Jumpseed

Occasional0.95 obs.

Microstegium vimineum

Nepal Grass

Rare0.95 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Rare0.94 obs.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Rare0.94 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+18%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Carter County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Carter County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-3% vs. current

Olive Hill

Importance: 0.70

55 species

+31% vs. current

Grayson

Importance: 0.70

30 species

+140% vs. current

Tygarts State Forest

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-10% vs. current

Grayson Lake State Park

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-10% vs. current

Carter Caves State Resort Park

Importance: 0.60

78 species

-8% vs. current

Grayson

Importance: 0.60

9 species

+700% vs. current

Prater

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-10% 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 Carter County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.

Eclipta prostrata

False Daisy

Very Common1.91 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Very Common1.41 obs.

Scirpus cyperinus

Woolgrass

Very Common0.96 obs.

Diodia virginiana

Very Common0.96 obs.

Dioscorea polystachya

Yam

Very Common0.96 obs.

Desmodium paniculatum

Panicled Tick-Clover

Common0.96 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Common0.96 obs.

Impatiens capensis

Snapweed

Common0.96 obs.

Persicaria sagittata

Arrowvine

Common0.96 obs.

Bidens frondosa

Sticktight

Common0.95 obs.

Lespedeza cuneata

Sericea Lespedeza

Common0.95 obs.

Penthorum sedoides

Ditch Stonecrop

Occasional0.95 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Chinese Honeysuckle

Occasional0.95 obs.

Lobelia siphilitica

Blue Lobelia

Occasional0.95 obs.

Coleataenia anceps

Beaked Panicum

Occasional0.95 obs.

Alisma subcordatum

Waterplaintain

Occasional0.95 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

Jumpseed

Occasional0.95 obs.

Microstegium vimineum

Nepal Grass

Rare0.95 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Rare0.94 obs.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Rare0.94 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+18%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Carter County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Carter County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-3% vs. current

Olive Hill

Importance: 0.70

55 species

+31% vs. current

Grayson

Importance: 0.70

30 species

+140% vs. current

Tygarts State Forest

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-10% vs. current

Grayson Lake State Park

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-10% vs. current

Carter Caves State Resort Park

Importance: 0.60

78 species

-8% vs. current

Grayson

Importance: 0.60

9 species

+700% vs. current

Prater

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-10% 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

#86

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#86 of 100 locations

14th percentile for diversity

vs. Carter County

-3% species diversity