Middletown
Ecosystem Overview
The Middletown ecosystem supports 23 documented wildlife species across 22 taxonomic genera. Located in jefferson 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 Louisville nearby has 77% more documented species, Middletown offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 31 jefferson county County natural areas, placing it in the 71th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.
Cisseps fulvicollis
Yellow-Collared Scape Moth
Medicago lupulina
Black medick
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Falco sparverius
American Kestrel
Diabrotica undecimpunctata
Spotted Cucumber Beetle
Polistes fuscatus
Dark Paper Wasp
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Coragyps atratus
Black Vulture
Corvus brachyrhynchos
American Crow
Juniperus virginiana
Red Cedar Juniper
Phoradendron leucarpum
eastern mistletoe
Ipomoea lacunosa
white-star
Daucus carota
wild carrot
Conoclinium coelestinum
blue mistflower
Lactuca serriola
Prickly Lettuce
Euonymus alatus
Winged Euonymus
Toxicodendron radicans
poison ivy
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Lonicera japonica
Japanese honeysuckle
Cichorium intybus
chicory
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Jefferson County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Middletown. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (3 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Middletownwithin Jefferson County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.