Butler Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Butler ecosystem supports 23 documented wildlife species across 23 taxonomic genera. Located in Johnson County, Tennessee, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Johnson County nearby has 69% more documented species, Butler offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #93 for species diversity among 100 Johnson County County natural areas, placing it in the 7th 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

#93

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#93 of 100 locations

7th percentile for diversity

vs. Johnson County

-69% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common0.56 obs.

Oxydendrum arboreum

Sourwood

Very Common0.5 obs.

Amphicarpaea bracteata

Hog Peanut

Very Common0.41 obs.

Impatiens capensis

Snapweed

Very Common0.39 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Very Common0.39 obs.

Datura stramonium

Fireweed

Common0.37 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Common0.21 obs.

Aegopodium podagraria

Ashweed

Common0.21 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Wingstem

Common0.18 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Common0.17 obs.

Pilea pumila

Coolweed

Common0.17 obs.

Cryphonectria parasitica

Chestnut Blight

Occasional0.15 obs.

Ilex opaca

White Holly

Occasional0.14 obs.

Carya glabra

Red Hickory

Occasional0.14 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

Wineberry

Occasional0.13 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Witchhazel

Occasional0.07 obs.

Castanea dentata

Toothed Chestnut

Occasional0.06 obs.

Iris cristata

Crested Iris

Rare0.06 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

Heal-All

Rare0.06 obs.

Sedum sarmentosum

Orpin Sarmenteux

Rare0.06 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Johnson County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Johnson County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-69% vs. current

Doe Mountain Recreation Area

in Mountain City

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-71% vs. current

Mountain City

Importance: 0.70

19 species

+21% vs. current

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common0.56 obs.

Oxydendrum arboreum

Sourwood

Very Common0.5 obs.

Amphicarpaea bracteata

Hog Peanut

Very Common0.41 obs.

Impatiens capensis

Snapweed

Very Common0.39 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Very Common0.39 obs.

Datura stramonium

Fireweed

Common0.37 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Common0.21 obs.

Aegopodium podagraria

Ashweed

Common0.21 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Wingstem

Common0.18 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Common0.17 obs.

Pilea pumila

Coolweed

Common0.17 obs.

Cryphonectria parasitica

Chestnut Blight

Occasional0.15 obs.

Ilex opaca

White Holly

Occasional0.14 obs.

Carya glabra

Red Hickory

Occasional0.14 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

Wineberry

Occasional0.13 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Witchhazel

Occasional0.07 obs.

Castanea dentata

Toothed Chestnut

Occasional0.06 obs.

Iris cristata

Crested Iris

Rare0.06 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

Heal-All

Rare0.06 obs.

Sedum sarmentosum

Orpin Sarmenteux

Rare0.06 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Johnson County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Johnson County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-69% vs. current

Doe Mountain Recreation Area

in Mountain City

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-71% vs. current

Mountain City

Importance: 0.70

19 species

+21% vs. current

Mountain City

Importance: 0.60

11 species

+109% vs. current

Sutherland

Importance: 0.50

60 species

-62% vs. current

Sugar Creek

Importance: 0.50

28 species

-18% vs. current

Trade

Importance: 0.50

20 species

+15% vs. current

Eureka

Importance: 0.50

19 species

+21% 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 Johnson 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

#93

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#93 of 100 locations

7th percentile for diversity

vs. Johnson County

-69% species diversity