Hickman County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Hickman County ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 73 taxonomic genera. Located in Hickman County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Obion Creek Wildlife Management Area, Hickman County hosts 7600% more species diversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Obion Creek Wildlife Management Area

+7600% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Very Common4.19 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

Fowler'S Toad

Very Common4 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common3.45 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Chinese Honeysuckle

Very Common3.24 obs.

Mazus pumilus

Japanese Mazus

Very Common3 obs.

Camponotus chromaiodes

Red Carpenter Ant

Common3 obs.

Chrysopilus connexus

Common3 obs.

Acer negundo

Boxelder

Common3 obs.

Chrysopilus velutinus

Common3 obs.

Potentilla indica

Mock Strawberry

Common3 obs.

Leiobunum verrucosum

Common3 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Occasional2.99 obs.

Impatiens capensis

Snapweed

Occasional2.47 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Occasional2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Occasional2 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch Clover

Occasional2 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Occasional2 obs.

Procyon lotor

Mapache

Rare2 obs.

Cucumis sativus

Cucumber

Rare2 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Rare2 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Obion Creek Wildlife Management Area

+7600% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Very Common4.19 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

Fowler'S Toad

Very Common4 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common3.45 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Chinese Honeysuckle

Very Common3.24 obs.

Mazus pumilus

Japanese Mazus

Very Common3 obs.

Camponotus chromaiodes

Red Carpenter Ant

Common3 obs.

Chrysopilus connexus

Common3 obs.

Acer negundo

Boxelder

Common3 obs.

Chrysopilus velutinus

Common3 obs.

Potentilla indica

Mock Strawberry

Common3 obs.

Leiobunum verrucosum

Common3 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Occasional2.99 obs.

Impatiens capensis

Snapweed

Occasional2.47 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Occasional2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Occasional2 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch Clover

Occasional2 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Occasional2 obs.

Procyon lotor

Mapache

Rare2 obs.

Cucumis sativus

Cucumber

Rare2 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Rare2 obs.

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