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Locations in Kenton County, Kentucky

Species in Kenton County

Common Species in Kenton County

Showing 15 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Magicicada cassini

Magicicada cassini

Cassini Periodical Cicada

Very Common32 obs.
Anaxyrus americanus

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common10 obs.
Notophthalmus viridescens

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Very Common10 obs.
Lithobates clamitans

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common9 obs.
Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Common9 obs.
Lepomis cyanellus

Lepomis cyanellus

Green sunfish

Common8 obs.
Lithobates catesbeianus

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Common8 obs.
Nerodia sipedon

Nerodia sipedon

Northern Water Snake

Common8 obs.
Glechoma hederacea

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Occasional8 obs.
Magicicada septendecim

Magicicada septendecim

Decim Periodical Cicada

Occasional8 obs.
Cardinalis cardinalis

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional8 obs.
Sciurus carolinensis

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional7 obs.
Persicaria longiseta

Persicaria longiseta

creeping smartweed

Occasional7 obs.
Trifolium repens

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Rare7 obs.
Odocoileus virginianus

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare7 obs.

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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Kenton County

Explore 24 documented locations in Kenton County, Kentucky. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.

🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (1 locations)

Kenton County

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

🦅 Wildlife Viewing Areas (4 locations)

Covington

A productive wildlife area hosting 99 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

99
species

Edgewood

A productive wildlife area hosting 52 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

52
species

Ludlow

A productive wildlife area hosting 29 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

29
species

Taylor Mill

A productive wildlife area hosting 29 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

29
species

🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (10 locations)

Licking River

A specialized habitat with 15 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

15
species

Fort Mitchell

A specialized habitat with 14 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

14
species

Fort Wright

A specialized habitat with 14 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

14
species

Mainstrasse Village

Near Covington

A specialized habitat with 12 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

12
species

Crescent Springs

An emerging wildlife area with 8 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

8
species

Crestview Hills

An emerging wildlife area with 6 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

6
species

Licking Riverside Historic District

Near Covington

An emerging wildlife area with 4 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

4
species

Eastside

Near Covington

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

2
species

Ryland Heights

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

2
species

Villa Hills

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

📍 Additional Locations (9 locations)

Barrel Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Lake Carpe

Explore for wildlife potential

Bromley

Explore for wildlife potential

Park Hills

Explore for wildlife potential

Lakeside Park

Explore for wildlife potential

Kenton Vale

Explore for wildlife potential

Fairview

Explore for wildlife potential

Prisoners Lake

Near Covington
Explore for wildlife potential

Licking River

Explore for wildlife potential

About Wildlife Data

Species counts represent documented wildlife observations from citizen science contributions. Higher counts often indicate areas with diverse habitats, active monitoring, or significant ecological importance. Each location offers unique opportunities to connect with Kenton County's natural heritage.

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