Pendleton County
Ecosystem Overview
The Pendleton County ecosystem supports 24 documented wildlife species across 18 taxonomic genera. Located in pendleton 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 Falmouth, Pendleton County hosts 20% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 pendleton county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 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
Moxostoma erythrurum
Golden redhorse
Etheostoma caeruleum
Rainbow darter
Etheostoma blennioides
Greenside darter
Lepomis macrochirus
Bluegill sunfish
Faxonius rusticus
rusty crayfish
Corydalus cornutus
Citheronia regalis
Regal Moth
Moxostoma duquesnii
Black Redhorse
Campostoma anomalum
Central Stoneroller
Luxilus chrysocephalus
Striped Shiner
Etheostoma variatum
Variegate darter
Lepomis cyanellus
Green sunfish
Labidesthes sicculus
Brook silverside
Dorosoma cepedianum
Eastern Gizzard Shad
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Regional Wildlife Network
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