Parsons

Ecosystem Overview

The Parsons ecosystem supports 4 documented wildlife species across 4 taxonomic genera. Located in Decatur County, Tennessee, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 1 frequently observed species and 0 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Decatur County nearby has 95% more documented species, Parsons offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #34 for species diversity among 50 Decatur County County natural areas, placing it in the 32th 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

#34

Regional Rank

Out of 50 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common1 species

Common2 species

Occasional1 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#34 of 50 locations

32th percentile for diversity

vs. Decatur County

-95% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 4 total documented species.

Hypericum hypericoides

St. Andrew'S Cross

Very Common0.44 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.15 obs.

Salvia lyrata

Cancerweed

Very Common0.08 obs.

Ulmus alata

Winged Elm

Very Common0.08 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-89%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Decatur County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Decatur County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-95% vs. current

Parsons

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-95% vs. current

Decaturville

Importance: 0.70

4 species

0% vs. current

Bath Springs

Importance: 0.50

37 species

-89% vs. current

Hydro

Importance: 0.50

25 species

-84% vs. current

Yellow Springs

Importance: 0.50

25 species

-84% vs. current

Akins Chapel

Importance: 0.50

22 species

-82% vs. current

Sugar Tree

Importance: 0.50

22 species

-82% 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 4 total documented species.

Hypericum hypericoides

St. Andrew'S Cross

Very Common0.44 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.15 obs.

Salvia lyrata

Cancerweed

Very Common0.08 obs.

Ulmus alata

Winged Elm

Very Common0.08 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-89%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Decatur County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Decatur County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-95% vs. current

Parsons

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-95% vs. current

Decaturville

Importance: 0.70

4 species

0% vs. current

Bath Springs

Importance: 0.50

37 species

-89% vs. current

Hydro

Importance: 0.50

25 species

-84% vs. current

Yellow Springs

Importance: 0.50

25 species

-84% vs. current

Akins Chapel

Importance: 0.50

22 species

-82% vs. current

Sugar Tree

Importance: 0.50

22 species

-82% 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

#34

Regional Rank

Out of 50 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common1 species

Common2 species

Occasional1 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#34 of 50 locations

32th percentile for diversity

vs. Decatur County

-95% species diversity