Fayette County

Ecosystem Overview

The Fayette County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Fayette County, Tennessee, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Somerville, Fayette County hosts 1329% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Fayette County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Somerville

+1329% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Very Common6 obs.

Protonotaria citrea

Prothonotary Warbler

Very Common6 obs.

Argia tibialis

Blue-tipped Dancer

Very Common5 obs.

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Very Common5 obs.

Libellula cyanea

Spangled Skimmer

Very Common5 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Common5 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Common5 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common4 obs.

Stylurus plagiatus

Russet-tipped Clubtail

Common3 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common3 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Common3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional3 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Occasional3 obs.

Eurema lisa

Little Yellow

Occasional3 obs.

Setophaga discolor

Prairie Warbler

Occasional3 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Occasional3 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional3 obs.

Phanogomphus exilis

Lancet Clubtail

Rare3 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Rare2 obs.

Cicindela repanda

Bronzed Tiger Beetle

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Fayette County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Somerville

Importance: 0.38

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Hickory Withe

Importance: 0.22

3 species

+3233% vs. current

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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 Fayette County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Fayette County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Somerville

Importance: 0.38

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Hickory Withe

Importance: 0.22

3 species

+3233% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Somerville

+1329% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Very Common6 obs.

Protonotaria citrea

Prothonotary Warbler

Very Common6 obs.

Argia tibialis

Blue-tipped Dancer

Very Common5 obs.

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Very Common5 obs.

Libellula cyanea

Spangled Skimmer

Very Common5 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Common5 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Common5 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common4 obs.

Stylurus plagiatus

Russet-tipped Clubtail

Common3 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common3 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Common3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional3 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Occasional3 obs.

Eurema lisa

Little Yellow

Occasional3 obs.

Setophaga discolor

Prairie Warbler

Occasional3 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Occasional3 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional3 obs.

Phanogomphus exilis

Lancet Clubtail

Rare3 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Rare2 obs.

Cicindela repanda

Bronzed Tiger Beetle

Rare2 obs.

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