Chickasaw Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Chickasaw Lake ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 9 taxonomic genera. Located in Shelby County, Tennessee, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Shelby County nearby has 86% more documented species, Chickasaw Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 12 Shelby County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 12 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Shelby County

-86% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Aythya valisineria

Canvasback

Very Common2 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Very Common2 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Very Common2 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Very Common2 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Very Common1 obs.

Sitta canadensis

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Common1 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Common1 obs.

Aythya marila

greater scaup

Common1 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Common1 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Common1 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common1 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Occasional1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-70%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Shelby County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Shelby County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-86% vs. current

Germantown

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-86% vs. current

Bartlett

Importance: 0.38

94 species

-85% vs. current

Lakeland

Importance: 0.37

4 species

+250% vs. current

Beaver Lake

Importance: 0.35

34 species

-59% vs. current

Hyde Lake

Importance: 0.35

17 species

-18% vs. current

Poplar Tree Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+27% vs. current

Rainbow Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+40% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Shelby County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-70%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Shelby County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Shelby County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-86% vs. current

Germantown

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-86% vs. current

Bartlett

Importance: 0.38

94 species

-85% vs. current

Lakeland

Importance: 0.37

4 species

+250% vs. current

Beaver Lake

Importance: 0.35

34 species

-59% vs. current

Hyde Lake

Importance: 0.35

17 species

-18% vs. current

Poplar Tree Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+27% vs. current

Rainbow Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+40% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 12 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Shelby County

-86% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Aythya valisineria

Canvasback

Very Common2 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Very Common2 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Very Common2 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Very Common2 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Very Common1 obs.

Sitta canadensis

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Common1 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Common1 obs.

Aythya marila

greater scaup

Common1 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Common1 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Common1 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common1 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Occasional1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional1 obs.

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