Poplar Tree Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Poplar Tree Lake ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in Shelby County, Tennessee, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Shelby County nearby has 89% more documented species, Poplar Tree Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 12 Shelby County County natural areas, placing it in the 42th 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 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 12 locations

42th percentile for diversity

vs. Shelby County

-89% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common2 obs.

Triorla interrupta

Very Common1 obs.

Hymenia perspectalis

Very Common1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Very Common1 obs.

Calycopis cecrops

Red-Banded Hairstreak

Very Common1 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Common1 obs.

Heliotropium indicum

Indian heliotrope

Common1 obs.

Pluchea camphorata

Camphor Pluchea

Common1 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common1 obs.

Enallagma civile

Familiar Bluet

Common1 obs.

Ocyptamus fuscipennis

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-77%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Shelby County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Shelby County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-89% vs. current

Germantown

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-89% vs. current

Bartlett

Importance: 0.38

94 species

-88% vs. current

Lakeland

Importance: 0.37

4 species

+175% vs. current

Beaver Lake

Importance: 0.35

34 species

-68% vs. current

Hyde Lake

Importance: 0.35

17 species

-35% vs. current

Chickasaw Lake

Importance: 0.35

14 species

-21% vs. current

Rainbow Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+10% 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 Shelby County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-77%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Shelby County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Shelby County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-89% vs. current

Germantown

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-89% vs. current

Bartlett

Importance: 0.38

94 species

-88% vs. current

Lakeland

Importance: 0.37

4 species

+175% vs. current

Beaver Lake

Importance: 0.35

34 species

-68% vs. current

Hyde Lake

Importance: 0.35

17 species

-35% vs. current

Chickasaw Lake

Importance: 0.35

14 species

-21% vs. current

Rainbow Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+10% 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 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 12 locations

42th percentile for diversity

vs. Shelby County

-89% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common2 obs.

Triorla interrupta

Very Common1 obs.

Hymenia perspectalis

Very Common1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Very Common1 obs.

Calycopis cecrops

Red-Banded Hairstreak

Very Common1 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Common1 obs.

Heliotropium indicum

Indian heliotrope

Common1 obs.

Pluchea camphorata

Camphor Pluchea

Common1 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common1 obs.

Enallagma civile

Familiar Bluet

Common1 obs.

Ocyptamus fuscipennis

Common1 obs.

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