Lancaster

Ecosystem Overview

The Lancaster ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 78 taxonomic genera. Located in Smith County, Tennessee, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Smith County, Lancaster hosts 11% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 100 Smith County County natural areas, placing it in the 98th 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 100 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Smith County

+11% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Blephilia woffordii

Very Common1.54 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Mullein

Very Common0.65 obs.

Erysimum capitatum

Coast Wallflower

Very Common0.59 obs.

Brassica rapa

Rape

Very Common0.56 obs.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Locust

Very Common0.56 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Common0.55 obs.

Lepidium virginicum

Peppergrass

Common0.55 obs.

Euphorbia dentata

Dentate Spurge

Common0.54 obs.

Hydrangea arborescens

Sevenbark

Common0.51 obs.

Sturnella magna

Eastern Meadowlark

Common0.46 obs.

Sedum pulchellum

Common0.36 obs.

Houstonia purpurea

Summer Bluet

Occasional0.34 obs.

Elymus svensonii

Svenson'S Wild Rye

Occasional0.33 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional0.32 obs.

Disonycha caroliniana

Occasional0.31 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Occasional0.31 obs.

Pellaea atropurpurea

Hairy Cliffbrake

Occasional0.3 obs.

Thyreodon atricolor

Rare0.3 obs.

Anemone virginiana

Thimbleweed

Rare0.3 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Rare0.3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+129%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Smith County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Smith County

Importance: 0.80

72 species

+11% vs. current

Gordonsville

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

South Carthage

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+627% vs. current

Carthage

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+789% vs. current

Carthage

Importance: 0.60

7 species

+1043% vs. current

Sebowisha

Importance: 0.50

41 species

+95% vs. current

Lancaster Hill

Importance: 0.50

35 species

+129% vs. current

Brush Creek

Importance: 0.50

22 species

+264% 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 Smith County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+129%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Smith County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Smith County

Importance: 0.80

72 species

+11% vs. current

Gordonsville

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

South Carthage

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+627% vs. current

Carthage

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+789% vs. current

Carthage

Importance: 0.60

7 species

+1043% vs. current

Sebowisha

Importance: 0.50

41 species

+95% vs. current

Lancaster Hill

Importance: 0.50

35 species

+129% vs. current

Brush Creek

Importance: 0.50

22 species

+264% 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 100 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Smith County

+11% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Blephilia woffordii

Very Common1.54 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Mullein

Very Common0.65 obs.

Erysimum capitatum

Coast Wallflower

Very Common0.59 obs.

Brassica rapa

Rape

Very Common0.56 obs.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Locust

Very Common0.56 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Common0.55 obs.

Lepidium virginicum

Peppergrass

Common0.55 obs.

Euphorbia dentata

Dentate Spurge

Common0.54 obs.

Hydrangea arborescens

Sevenbark

Common0.51 obs.

Sturnella magna

Eastern Meadowlark

Common0.46 obs.

Sedum pulchellum

Common0.36 obs.

Houstonia purpurea

Summer Bluet

Occasional0.34 obs.

Elymus svensonii

Svenson'S Wild Rye

Occasional0.33 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional0.32 obs.

Disonycha caroliniana

Occasional0.31 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Occasional0.31 obs.

Pellaea atropurpurea

Hairy Cliffbrake

Occasional0.3 obs.

Thyreodon atricolor

Rare0.3 obs.

Anemone virginiana

Thimbleweed

Rare0.3 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Rare0.3 obs.

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