Rockport

Ecosystem Overview

The Rockport ecosystem supports 44 documented wildlife species across 41 taxonomic genera. Located in Benton County, Tennessee, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Benton County nearby has 42% more documented species, Rockport offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 79 Benton County County natural areas, placing it in the 96th 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 Common9 species

Common14 species

Occasional13 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 79 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Benton County

-42% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 44 total documented species.

Arcidens confragosus

Queen

Very Common0.61 obs.

Plectomerus dombeyanus

Bankclimber

Very Common0.59 obs.

Potamilus fragilis

Fragile Papershell

Very Common0.59 obs.

Lampsilis teres

Yellow Sandshell

Very Common0.4 obs.

Obliquaria reflexa

Threehorn Wartyback

Very Common0.35 obs.

Megalonaias nervosa

Washboard

Common0.29 obs.

Truncilla truncata

Deertoe

Common0.29 obs.

Cyclonaias tuberculata

Purple Wartyback

Common0.24 obs.

Mareca americana

Baldpate

Common0.23 obs.

Utterbackia imbecillis

Paper Pondshell

Common0.22 obs.

Fusconaia flava

Wabash Pigtoe

Common0.2 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Occasional0.2 obs.

Amblema plicata

Threeridge

Occasional0.2 obs.

Aplodinotus grunniens

Sheephead

Occasional0.2 obs.

Pyganodon grandis

Giant Floater

Occasional0.2 obs.

Potamilus alatus

Pink Heelsplitter

Occasional0.19 obs.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-Winged Swallow

Occasional0.19 obs.

Quadrula quadrula

Stranger

Rare0.13 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

Mallard

Rare0.12 obs.

Minytrema melanops

Spotted Sucker

Rare0.12 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Benton County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Benton County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-42% vs. current

Camden

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-44% vs. current

Big Sandy

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+450% vs. current

Camden

Importance: 0.60

14 species

+214% vs. current

Eagle Creek

Importance: 0.50

36 species

+22% vs. current

McIllwain

Importance: 0.50

19 species

+132% vs. current

Coxburg

Importance: 0.50

16 species

+175% vs. current

Tin Cup

Importance: 0.50

15 species

+193% 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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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Benton County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Benton County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-42% vs. current

Camden

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-44% vs. current

Big Sandy

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+450% vs. current

Camden

Importance: 0.60

14 species

+214% vs. current

Eagle Creek

Importance: 0.50

36 species

+22% vs. current

McIllwain

Importance: 0.50

19 species

+132% vs. current

Coxburg

Importance: 0.50

16 species

+175% vs. current

Tin Cup

Importance: 0.50

15 species

+193% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 44 total documented species.

Arcidens confragosus

Queen

Very Common0.61 obs.

Plectomerus dombeyanus

Bankclimber

Very Common0.59 obs.

Potamilus fragilis

Fragile Papershell

Very Common0.59 obs.

Lampsilis teres

Yellow Sandshell

Very Common0.4 obs.

Obliquaria reflexa

Threehorn Wartyback

Very Common0.35 obs.

Megalonaias nervosa

Washboard

Common0.29 obs.

Truncilla truncata

Deertoe

Common0.29 obs.

Cyclonaias tuberculata

Purple Wartyback

Common0.24 obs.

Mareca americana

Baldpate

Common0.23 obs.

Utterbackia imbecillis

Paper Pondshell

Common0.22 obs.

Fusconaia flava

Wabash Pigtoe

Common0.2 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Occasional0.2 obs.

Amblema plicata

Threeridge

Occasional0.2 obs.

Aplodinotus grunniens

Sheephead

Occasional0.2 obs.

Pyganodon grandis

Giant Floater

Occasional0.2 obs.

Potamilus alatus

Pink Heelsplitter

Occasional0.19 obs.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-Winged Swallow

Occasional0.19 obs.

Quadrula quadrula

Stranger

Rare0.13 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

Mallard

Rare0.12 obs.

Minytrema melanops

Spotted Sucker

Rare0.12 obs.

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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 Common9 species

Common14 species

Occasional13 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 79 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Benton County

-42% species diversity