Chester County

Ecosystem Overview

The Chester County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in Chester 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 Henderson, Chester County hosts 1900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Chester County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Henderson

+1900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Coreopsis major

greater tickseed

Very Common6 obs.

Mephitis mephitis

Striped Skunk

Very Common5 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common4 obs.

Corylus americana

American Hazelnut

Very Common3 obs.

Brasenia schreberi

Schreber'S Watershield

Very Common3 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Common3 obs.

Helianthus microcephalus

woodland sunflower

Common3 obs.

Euphorbia corollata

American Spurge

Common3 obs.

Stylosanthes biflora

two-flower pencil-flower

Common3 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

nine-banded armadillo

Common2 obs.

Felis catus

Domestic Cat

Occasional2 obs.

Coreopsis pubescens

Occasional2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional2 obs.

Viburnum nudum

Possumhaw Viburnum

Occasional2 obs.

Oxydendrum arboreum

sourwood

Occasional2 obs.

Malaxis unifolia

green adder's-mouth

Occasional2 obs.

Nabalus altissima

tall white rattlesnakeroot

Rare2 obs.

Acris gryllus

Southern Cricket Frog

Rare2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Chester County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Henderson

Importance: 0.28

5 species

+1900% 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 Chester County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Chester County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Henderson

Importance: 0.28

5 species

+1900% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Henderson

+1900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Coreopsis major

greater tickseed

Very Common6 obs.

Mephitis mephitis

Striped Skunk

Very Common5 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common4 obs.

Corylus americana

American Hazelnut

Very Common3 obs.

Brasenia schreberi

Schreber'S Watershield

Very Common3 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Common3 obs.

Helianthus microcephalus

woodland sunflower

Common3 obs.

Euphorbia corollata

American Spurge

Common3 obs.

Stylosanthes biflora

two-flower pencil-flower

Common3 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

nine-banded armadillo

Common2 obs.

Felis catus

Domestic Cat

Occasional2 obs.

Coreopsis pubescens

Occasional2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional2 obs.

Viburnum nudum

Possumhaw Viburnum

Occasional2 obs.

Oxydendrum arboreum

sourwood

Occasional2 obs.

Malaxis unifolia

green adder's-mouth

Occasional2 obs.

Nabalus altissima

tall white rattlesnakeroot

Rare2 obs.

Acris gryllus

Southern Cricket Frog

Rare2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

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