Akins Chapel

Ecosystem Overview

The Akins Chapel ecosystem supports 22 documented wildlife species across 21 taxonomic genera. Located in Decatur County, Tennessee, 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. While Decatur County nearby has 70% more documented species, Akins Chapel offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 50 Decatur County County natural areas, placing it in the 84th 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 50 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 50 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Decatur County

-70% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Juglans nigra

Noyer Noir

Very Common0.22 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Very Common0.18 obs.

Carya illinoinensis

Pecan

Very Common0.18 obs.

Lespedeza cuneata

Sericea Lespedeza

Very Common0.07 obs.

Oxalis violacea

Violet Wood-Sorrel

Very Common0.07 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Golden Cassia

Common0.07 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Common0.04 obs.

Populus deltoides

Cottonwood

Common0.04 obs.

Hemerocallis fulva

Day Lily

Common0.04 obs.

Carya glabra

Red Hickory

Common0.04 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Common0.04 obs.

Paulownia tomentosa

Karritree

Occasional0.04 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Occasional0.04 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Occasional0.04 obs.

Aralia spinosa

Hercules'-Club

Occasional0.04 obs.

Pyrus communis

Pear

Occasional0.04 obs.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Occasional0.04 obs.

Ipomoea hederacea

Ivyleaf Morningglory

Rare0.04 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Rare0.04 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Rare0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-35%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Decatur County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Decatur County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-70% vs. current

Parsons

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-72% vs. current

Decaturville

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+450% vs. current

Parsons

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+450% vs. current

Bath Springs

Importance: 0.50

37 species

-41% vs. current

Hydro

Importance: 0.50

25 species

-12% vs. current

Yellow Springs

Importance: 0.50

25 species

-12% vs. current

Sugar Tree

Importance: 0.50

22 species

0% 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 Decatur County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Juglans nigra

Noyer Noir

Very Common0.22 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Very Common0.18 obs.

Carya illinoinensis

Pecan

Very Common0.18 obs.

Lespedeza cuneata

Sericea Lespedeza

Very Common0.07 obs.

Oxalis violacea

Violet Wood-Sorrel

Very Common0.07 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Golden Cassia

Common0.07 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Common0.04 obs.

Populus deltoides

Cottonwood

Common0.04 obs.

Hemerocallis fulva

Day Lily

Common0.04 obs.

Carya glabra

Red Hickory

Common0.04 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Common0.04 obs.

Paulownia tomentosa

Karritree

Occasional0.04 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Occasional0.04 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Occasional0.04 obs.

Aralia spinosa

Hercules'-Club

Occasional0.04 obs.

Pyrus communis

Pear

Occasional0.04 obs.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Occasional0.04 obs.

Ipomoea hederacea

Ivyleaf Morningglory

Rare0.04 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Rare0.04 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Rare0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-35%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Decatur County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Decatur County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-70% vs. current

Parsons

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-72% vs. current

Decaturville

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+450% vs. current

Parsons

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+450% vs. current

Bath Springs

Importance: 0.50

37 species

-41% vs. current

Hydro

Importance: 0.50

25 species

-12% vs. current

Yellow Springs

Importance: 0.50

25 species

-12% vs. current

Sugar Tree

Importance: 0.50

22 species

0% 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 50 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 50 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Decatur County

-70% species diversity