Perry County
Ecosystem Overview
The Perry County ecosystem supports 74 documented wildlife species across 74 taxonomic genera. Located in perry county, kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Hazard, Perry County hosts 174% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 perry 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 74 total documented species.
Lonicera maackii
Bush Honeysuckle
Pholcus phalangioides
Longbodied cellar spider
Dolomedes tenebrosus
Didelphis virginiana
Virginia-Opossum
Leucauge venusta
Venusta Orchard Spider
Steatoda triangulosa
Actias luna
North American Luna Moth
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Pisaurina mira
American Nursery Web Spider
Phytolacca americana
American pokeweed
Notophthalmus viridescens
Eastern newt
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Tenodera sinensis
Chinese Mantis
Chauliognathus marginatus
Larinioides cornutus
Aeshna umbrosa
Shadow Darner
Vespula squamosa
Monochamus carolinensis
Carolina Pine Sawyer
Dermestes lardarius
Larder Beetle
Diabrotica undecimpunctata
Spotted Cucumber Beetle
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Perry County
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Regional Wildlife Network
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