Eagle Creek

Ecosystem Overview

The Eagle Creek ecosystem supports 36 documented wildlife species across 36 taxonomic genera. Located in Benton County, Tennessee, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Benton County nearby has 53% more documented species, Eagle Creek offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 79 Benton County County natural areas, placing it in the 94th 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 79 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 79 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Benton County

-53% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 36 total documented species.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-Winged Swallow

Very Common0.32 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common0.16 obs.

Argia translata

Dusky Dancer

Very Common0.16 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common0.16 obs.

Dromogomphus spoliatus

Flag-Tailed Spinyleg

Very Common0.16 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common0.16 obs.

Arigomphus submedianus

Jade Clubtail

Common0.16 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Locust

Common0.16 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree Swallow

Common0.16 obs.

Hibiscus laevis

Sweating-Weed

Common0.16 obs.

Strymon melinus

Gray Hairstreak

Common0.16 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

Tatou A Neuf Bandes

Occasional0.09 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Occasional0.05 obs.

Ruellia caroliniensis

Occasional0.05 obs.

Scutellaria parvula

Small Skullcap

Occasional0.05 obs.

Dichanthelium laxiflorum

Soft-Tuft Panic Grass

Occasional0.05 obs.

Calocera cornea

Small Stagshorn

Occasional0.05 obs.

Youngia japonica

Oriental False Hawksbeard

Rare0.05 obs.

Quercus falcata

Spanish Oak

Rare0.05 obs.

Microstegium vimineum

Nepal Grass

Rare0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+6%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Benton County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Benton County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-53% vs. current

Camden

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-54% vs. current

Big Sandy

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+350% vs. current

Camden

Importance: 0.60

14 species

+157% vs. current

Rockport

Importance: 0.50

44 species

-18% vs. current

McIllwain

Importance: 0.50

19 species

+89% vs. current

Coxburg

Importance: 0.50

16 species

+125% vs. current

Tin Cup

Importance: 0.50

15 species

+140% 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 Benton County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 36 total documented species.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-Winged Swallow

Very Common0.32 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common0.16 obs.

Argia translata

Dusky Dancer

Very Common0.16 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common0.16 obs.

Dromogomphus spoliatus

Flag-Tailed Spinyleg

Very Common0.16 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common0.16 obs.

Arigomphus submedianus

Jade Clubtail

Common0.16 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Locust

Common0.16 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree Swallow

Common0.16 obs.

Hibiscus laevis

Sweating-Weed

Common0.16 obs.

Strymon melinus

Gray Hairstreak

Common0.16 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

Tatou A Neuf Bandes

Occasional0.09 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Occasional0.05 obs.

Ruellia caroliniensis

Occasional0.05 obs.

Scutellaria parvula

Small Skullcap

Occasional0.05 obs.

Dichanthelium laxiflorum

Soft-Tuft Panic Grass

Occasional0.05 obs.

Calocera cornea

Small Stagshorn

Occasional0.05 obs.

Youngia japonica

Oriental False Hawksbeard

Rare0.05 obs.

Quercus falcata

Spanish Oak

Rare0.05 obs.

Microstegium vimineum

Nepal Grass

Rare0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+6%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Benton County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Benton County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-53% vs. current

Camden

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-54% vs. current

Big Sandy

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+350% vs. current

Camden

Importance: 0.60

14 species

+157% vs. current

Rockport

Importance: 0.50

44 species

-18% vs. current

McIllwain

Importance: 0.50

19 species

+89% vs. current

Coxburg

Importance: 0.50

16 species

+125% vs. current

Tin Cup

Importance: 0.50

15 species

+140% 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 79 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 79 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Benton County

-53% species diversity