Kenton County
Ecosystem Overview
The Kenton County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in kenton 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 Covington, Kenton County hosts 1% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 15 kenton county County natural areas, placing it in the 93th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Magicicada cassini
Cassini Periodical Cicada
Anaxyrus americanus
American Toad
Notophthalmus viridescens
Eastern newt
Lithobates clamitans
Green Frog
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Virginia-creeper
Lepomis cyanellus
Green sunfish
Lithobates catesbeianus
Common Bullfrog
Nerodia sipedon
Northern Water Snake
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Magicicada septendecim
Decim Periodical Cicada
Glechoma hederacea
ground ivy
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Persicaria longiseta
creeping smartweed
Trifolium repens
Dutch clover
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Luxilus chrysocephalus
Striped Shiner
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Phytolacca americana
American pokeweed
Dorosoma cepedianum
Eastern Gizzard Shad
Campostoma anomalum
Central Stoneroller
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Kenton County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Kenton County. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (3 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (5 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Kenton Countywithin Kenton County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.