Richmond
Ecosystem Overview
The Richmond ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 taxonomic genera. Located in madison 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. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 madison 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 100 total documented species.
Dolichonyx oryzivorus
bobolink
Lactuca serriola
Prickly Lettuce
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Gallinago delicata
Wilson's Snipe
Pieris rapae
small white
Marmota monax
Waldmurmeltier
Myodocha serripes
Long-Necked Seed Bug
Mephitis mephitis
Striped Skunk
Megaceryle alcyon
Belted Kingfisher
Polygonia interrogationis
Question Mark
Ammodramus savannarum
Grasshopper sparrow
Medicago lupulina
Black medick
Verbascum blattaria
Moth Mullein
Plathemis lydia
Common Whitetail
Epargyreus clarus
Silver-Spotted Skipper
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Pontia protodice
Checkered White
Eremnophila aureonotata
Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp
Tetracha virginica
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Regional Wildlife Network
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