West Point
Ecosystem Overview
The West Point ecosystem supports 21 documented wildlife species across 20 taxonomic genera. Located in hardin county, kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Elizabethtown nearby has 55% more documented species, West Point offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 6 hardin county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.
Cardamine concatenata
Five-Part Toothwort
Claytonia virginica
Eastern Springbeauty
Packera glabella
cress-leaf groundsel
Amphasia interstitialis
Citheronia regalis
Regal Moth
Anthocharis midea
Falcate Orangetip
Papilio glaucus
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Juniperus virginiana
Red Cedar Juniper
Stylophorum diphyllum
Yellow Poppy
Rumex obtusifolius
broad-leaved dock
Phoradendron leucarpum
eastern mistletoe
Galium aparine
Bedstraw
Lamium amplexicaule
henbit dead-nettle
Cardamine hirsuta
hairy bitter-cress
Platanus occidentalis
American Sycamore
Corydalis flavula
yellow fumewort
Cercis canadensis
Eastern Redbud
Polymnia canadensis
Pale-Flowered Leafcup
Draba verna
Common Whitlowgrass
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Hardin County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near West Point. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement West Pointwithin Hardin County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.