Owensboro
Ecosystem Overview
The Owensboro ecosystem supports 9 documented wildlife species across 9 taxonomic genera. Located in daviess county, kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Daviess County nearby has 31% more documented species, Owensboro offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 daviess 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 9 total documented species.
Sphecius speciosus
Eastern Cicada-Killer Wasp
Epiaeschna heros
Swamp Darner
Hyphantria cunea
Autumn Webworm
Verrucosa arenata
orb weavers
Limax maximus
Spotted leopard slug
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Sassafras albidum
White Sassafras
Argiope aurantia
Yellow Garden Spider
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Daviess County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Owensborowithin Daviess County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.