Elizabethtown
Ecosystem Overview
The Elizabethtown ecosystem supports 47 documented wildlife species across 44 taxonomic genera. Located in hardin county, kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Radcliff, Elizabethtown hosts 1075% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 6 hardin county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 47 total documented species.
Epargyreus clarus
Silver-Spotted Skipper
Vanessa cardui
painted lady
Trifolium pratense
red clover
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Cyperus echinatus
teasel sedge
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Euptoieta claudia
Variegated Fritillary
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Conium maculatum
hemlock
Chrosomus erythrogaster
Southern redbelly dace
Cerioporus squamosus
Galium aparine
Bedstraw
Hemerocallis fulva
Fulvous Day-Lily
Persicaria virginiana
American Jumpseed
Valerianella radiata
Papilio glaucus
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Salvia lyrata
lyre-leaf sage
Phoebis sennae
Cloudless Sulphur
Monocesta coryli
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Hardin County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Elizabethtown. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
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🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Elizabethtownwithin Hardin County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.