Edmonson County
Ecosystem Overview
The Edmonson County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in edmonson county, kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby First Creek Lake, Edmonson County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 edmonson 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 100 total documented species.
Micranthes virginiensis
Virginia saxifrage
Anaxyrus fowleri
fowler's toad
Polystichum acrostichoides
dagger fern
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Harmonia axyridis
Harlequin ladybird
Adiantum pedatum
Five-Finger Fern
Hadenoecus subterraneus
Sedum ternatum
Woodland Stonecrop
Meleagris gallopavo
Turkey
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Cardamine concatenata
Five-Part Toothwort
Blephilia ciliata
Downy Wood Mint
Asarum canadense
wild ginger
Claytonia virginica
Eastern Springbeauty
Bignonia capreolata
crossvine
Lonicera maackii
Bush Honeysuckle
Hepatica acutiloba
sharp-lobed liverleaf
Alliaria petiolata
garlic mustard
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Papilio glaucus
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
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