Nicholas County
Ecosystem Overview
The Nicholas County ecosystem supports 21 documented wildlife species across 21 taxonomic genera. Located in nicholas 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. Compared to nearby Carlisle, Nicholas County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 nicholas 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 21 total documented species.
Alaus oculatus
Asterocampa celtis
Hackberry Emperor
Anaxyrus americanus
American Toad
Dacryopinax elegans
Arisaema triphyllum
Indian-turnip
Sicyos angulatus
Angled Burr Cucumber
Phlox divaricata
Forest Phlox
Hydrophyllum macrophyllum
Maclura pomifera
Osage-orange
Rosa multiflora
Many-Flower Rose
Podophyllum peltatum
Mayapple
Osmorhiza longistylis
Long-Style Sweet Cicely
Campanulastrum americanum
American bellflower
Homalosorus pycnocarpos
Glade Fern
Iris domestica
Shenan
Prunella vulgaris
selfheal
Robinia pseudoacacia
Black locust
Jeffersonia diphylla
twinleaf
Alliaria petiolata
garlic mustard
Lonicera maackii
Bush Honeysuckle
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Regional Wildlife Network
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