Bath Springs Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Bath Springs ecosystem supports 37 documented wildlife species across 35 taxonomic genera. Located in Decatur 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 Decatur County nearby has 49% more documented species, Bath Springs offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 50 Decatur 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 50 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 50 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Decatur County

-49% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 37 total documented species.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common0.4 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Very Common0.24 obs.

Bryoandersonia illecebra

Spoon-Leaved Moss

Very Common0.22 obs.

Frasera caroliniensis

American Columbo

Very Common0.22 obs.

Pinus echinata

Arkansas Pine

Very Common0.21 obs.

Eryngium yuccifolium

Button Eryngo

Common0.21 obs.

Lithospermum canescens

Indian-Paint

Common0.2 obs.

Coluber constrictor

Racer

Common0.2 obs.

Obolaria virginica

Virginia Pennywort

Common0.18 obs.

Aulacomnium heterostichum

Common0.18 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Common0.17 obs.

Nymphalis antiopa

Mourningcloak

Occasional0.16 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Baby Rose

Occasional0.12 obs.

Salvia lyrata

Cancerweed

Occasional0.1 obs.

Ditrichum pallidum

Pale Cow-Hair Moss

Occasional0.08 obs.

Ostrya virginiana

Ironwood

Occasional0.08 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Occasional0.08 obs.

Symphyotrichum lateriflorum

Calico Aster

Rare0.07 obs.

Salvia azurea

Rare0.07 obs.

Forestiera ligustrina

Rare0.07 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+16%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Decatur County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Decatur County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-49% vs. current

Parsons

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-54% vs. current

Decaturville

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+825% vs. current

Parsons

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 37 total documented species.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common0.4 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Very Common0.24 obs.

Bryoandersonia illecebra

Spoon-Leaved Moss

Very Common0.22 obs.

Frasera caroliniensis

American Columbo

Very Common0.22 obs.

Pinus echinata

Arkansas Pine

Very Common0.21 obs.

Eryngium yuccifolium

Button Eryngo

Common0.21 obs.

Lithospermum canescens

Indian-Paint

Common0.2 obs.

Coluber constrictor

Racer

Common0.2 obs.

Obolaria virginica

Virginia Pennywort

Common0.18 obs.

Aulacomnium heterostichum

Common0.18 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Common0.17 obs.

Nymphalis antiopa

Mourningcloak

Occasional0.16 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Baby Rose

Occasional0.12 obs.

Salvia lyrata

Cancerweed

Occasional0.1 obs.

Ditrichum pallidum

Pale Cow-Hair Moss

Occasional0.08 obs.

Ostrya virginiana

Ironwood

Occasional0.08 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Occasional0.08 obs.

Symphyotrichum lateriflorum

Calico Aster

Rare0.07 obs.

Salvia azurea

Rare0.07 obs.

Forestiera ligustrina

Rare0.07 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+16%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Decatur County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Decatur County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-49% vs. current

Parsons

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-54% vs. current

Decaturville

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+825% vs. current

Parsons

4 species

+825% vs. current

Hydro

Importance: 0.50

25 species

+48% vs. current

Yellow Springs

Importance: 0.50

25 species

+48% vs. current

Sugar Tree

Importance: 0.50

22 species

+68% vs. current

Akins Chapel

Importance: 0.50

22 species

+68% 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.

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 Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 50 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Decatur County

-49% species diversity