Paducah
Ecosystem Overview
The Paducah ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in mccracken county, kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While McCracken County nearby has 37% more documented species, Paducah offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 mccracken county County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.
Caryomyia thompsoni
Caryomyia stellata
Caryomyia tubicola
Caryomyia caryae
Caryomyia inclinata
Caryomyia persicoides
Pachypsylla venusta
Liquidambar styraciflua
satin-walnut
Junonia coenia
Northern Buckeye
Salix nigra
Swamp Willow
Bothriochloa torreyana
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Callirhytis clavula
Celticecis connata
Neuroterus quercusverrucarum
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in McCracken County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Paducahwithin McCracken County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.