Carter County

Ecosystem Overview

The Carter County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Carter 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 Elizabethton, Carter County hosts 1567% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Carter 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. Elizabethton

+1567% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Micranthes petiolaris

Very Common8 obs.

Abies fraseri

Fraser Fir

Very Common8 obs.

Rhododendron catawbiense

Catawba Rhododendron

Very Common7 obs.

Picea rubens

Eastern Spruce

Very Common7 obs.

Ageratina roanensis

Very Common6 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Common5 obs.

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Common5 obs.

Castanea dentata

Toothed Chestnut

Common5 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common5 obs.

Sorbus americana

Roundwood

Common5 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common4 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Occasional4 obs.

Tsuga caroliniana

Carolina hemlock

Occasional4 obs.

Vaccinium erythrocarpum

bearberry

Occasional4 obs.

Veratrum viride

Indian Hellebore

Occasional4 obs.

Hepatica acutiloba

sharp-lobed liverleaf

Occasional4 obs.

Diphylleia cymosa

umbrella-leaf

Occasional4 obs.

Houstonia serpyllifolia

Rare4 obs.

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Rare4 obs.

Asplenium montanum

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+809%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Carter County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Elizabethton

Importance: 0.37

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Roan Mountain

Importance: 0.27

15 species

+567% 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 Carter County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+809%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Carter County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Elizabethton

Importance: 0.37

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Roan Mountain

Importance: 0.27

15 species

+567% 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. Elizabethton

+1567% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Micranthes petiolaris

Very Common8 obs.

Abies fraseri

Fraser Fir

Very Common8 obs.

Rhododendron catawbiense

Catawba Rhododendron

Very Common7 obs.

Picea rubens

Eastern Spruce

Very Common7 obs.

Ageratina roanensis

Very Common6 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Common5 obs.

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Common5 obs.

Castanea dentata

Toothed Chestnut

Common5 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common5 obs.

Sorbus americana

Roundwood

Common5 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common4 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Occasional4 obs.

Tsuga caroliniana

Carolina hemlock

Occasional4 obs.

Vaccinium erythrocarpum

bearberry

Occasional4 obs.

Veratrum viride

Indian Hellebore

Occasional4 obs.

Hepatica acutiloba

sharp-lobed liverleaf

Occasional4 obs.

Diphylleia cymosa

umbrella-leaf

Occasional4 obs.

Houstonia serpyllifolia

Rare4 obs.

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Rare4 obs.

Asplenium montanum

Rare4 obs.

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