Murray
Ecosystem Overview
The Murray ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in calloway 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 Calloway County nearby has 72% more documented species, Murray offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 calloway county County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Molothrus ater
Brown-headed Cowbird
Pipilo erythrophthalmus
Eastern Towhee
Cicindela sexguttata
Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle
Apantesis phalerata
Harnessed Tiger Moth
Papilio glaucus
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Carphophis amoenus
Eastern Wormsnake
Poecile carolinensis
Carolina Chickadee
Sialia sialis
Eastern Bluebird
Spizella pusilla
Field Sparrow
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Strix varia
barred owl
Agrius cingulata
Pink-spotted hawkmoth
Polygonia interrogationis
Question Mark
Loxosceles reclusa
Setophaga coronata
Myrtle Warbler
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Calloway County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Murraywithin Calloway County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.