Hancock County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Hancock County ecosystem supports 56 documented wildlife species across 54 taxonomic genera. Located in Hancock County, Tennessee, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Sneedville, Hancock County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 Hancock County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Sneedville

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 56 total documented species.

Corydalus cornutus

Very Common2 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Very Common2 obs.

Erigeron philadelphicus

common fleabane

Very Common2 obs.

Stellaria media

Common chickweed

Very Common2 obs.

Cornus florida

Flowering Dogwood

Very Common2 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Common2 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common1 obs.

Conchylodes ovulalis

Common1 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Common1 obs.

Eacles imperialis

Imperial Moth

Common1 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Common1 obs.

Alypia octomaculata

Eightspotted Forester

Occasional1 obs.

Sorex fumeus

Smokey Shrew

Occasional1 obs.

Heterophleps triguttaria

Three-Spotted Fillip Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Occasional1 obs.

Campaea perlata

Pale Beauty Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Hexagenia limbata

Occasional1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Rare1 obs.

Bombus auricomus

Black and Gold Bumble bee

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 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

Regional Rank

Out of 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Sneedville

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 56 total documented species.

Corydalus cornutus

Very Common2 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Very Common2 obs.

Erigeron philadelphicus

common fleabane

Very Common2 obs.

Stellaria media

Common chickweed

Very Common2 obs.

Cornus florida

Flowering Dogwood

Very Common2 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Common2 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common1 obs.

Conchylodes ovulalis

Common1 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Common1 obs.

Eacles imperialis

Imperial Moth

Common1 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Common1 obs.

Alypia octomaculata

Eightspotted Forester

Occasional1 obs.

Sorex fumeus

Smokey Shrew

Occasional1 obs.

Heterophleps triguttaria

Three-Spotted Fillip Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Occasional1 obs.

Campaea perlata

Pale Beauty Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Hexagenia limbata

Occasional1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Rare1 obs.

Bombus auricomus

Black and Gold Bumble bee

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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