Falmouth
Ecosystem Overview
The Falmouth ecosystem supports 20 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in pendleton county, kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pendleton County nearby has 17% more documented species, Falmouth offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 pendleton 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 20 total documented species.
Lepomis megalotis
Longear Sunfish
Etheostoma zonale
Banded darter
Nerodia sipedon
Northern Water Snake
Noturus flavus
Stonecat
Lepisosteus osseus
Gar
Hypentelium nigricans
Northern hog sucker
Etheostoma caeruleum
Rainbow darter
Etheostoma blennioides
Greenside darter
Lepomis macrochirus
Bluegill sunfish
Faxonius rusticus
rusty crayfish
Corydalus cornutus
Moxostoma erythrurum
Golden redhorse
Moxostoma duquesnii
Black Redhorse
Campostoma anomalum
Central Stoneroller
Luxilus chrysocephalus
Striped Shiner
Etheostoma variatum
Variegate darter
Lepomis cyanellus
Green sunfish
Labidesthes sicculus
Brook silverside
Fundulus notatus
Blackstripe topminnow
Regina septemvittata
Queen Snake
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Pendleton County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Falmouthwithin Pendleton County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.