Turkey Creek

Ecosystem Overview

The Turkey Creek ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Moore County, Tennessee, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Moore County nearby has 87% more documented species, Turkey Creek offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 27 Moore County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 27 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 27 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Moore County

-87% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.5 obs.

Arisaema dracontium

Dragonroot

Very Common0.35 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese Privet

Very Common0.3 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Bluets

Very Common0.2 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Very Common0.18 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Common0.17 obs.

Helenium amarum

American Sneezeweed

Common0.07 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Common0.06 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Silkweed

Common0.06 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Common0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-64%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Moore County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Lynchburg

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-87% vs. current

Moore County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-87% vs. current

Chestnut Ridge

Importance: 0.50

38 species

-74% vs. current

Ridgeville

Importance: 0.50

8 species

+25% vs. current

Ledfords Mill

Importance: 0.50

8 species

+25% vs. current

Pleasant Hill

Importance: 0.50

4 species

+150% vs. current

Raysville

Importance: 0.50

3 species

+233% vs. current

Countyline

Importance: 0.50

3 species

+233% 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 Moore County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.5 obs.

Arisaema dracontium

Dragonroot

Very Common0.35 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese Privet

Very Common0.3 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Bluets

Very Common0.2 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Very Common0.18 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Common0.17 obs.

Helenium amarum

American Sneezeweed

Common0.07 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Common0.06 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Silkweed

Common0.06 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Common0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-64%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Moore County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Lynchburg

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-87% vs. current

Moore County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-87% vs. current

Chestnut Ridge

Importance: 0.50

38 species

-74% vs. current

Ridgeville

Importance: 0.50

8 species

+25% vs. current

Ledfords Mill

Importance: 0.50

8 species

+25% vs. current

Pleasant Hill

Importance: 0.50

4 species

+150% vs. current

Raysville

Importance: 0.50

3 species

+233% vs. current

Countyline

Importance: 0.50

3 species

+233% 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 27 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 27 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Moore County

-87% species diversity