Henry County

Ecosystem Overview

The Henry County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Henry 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 Smith Lake, Henry County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Henry County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 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. Smith Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Graptemys ouachitensis

Ouachita Map Turtle

Very Common14 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common13 obs.

Archilochus colubris

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Very Common10 obs.

Potamilus fragilis

Very Common9 obs.

Amblema plicata

threeridge

Very Common8 obs.

Potamilus alatus

pink heelsplitter

Common7 obs.

Lampsilis teres

yellow sandshell

Common6 obs.

Fusconaia flava

Wabash pigtoe

Common5 obs.

Pseudemys concinna

River Cooter

Common5 obs.

Reginaia ebenus

ebonyshell

Common5 obs.

Plectomerus dombeyanus

Bankclimber

Common5 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional4 obs.

Morone mississippiensis

Bass

Occasional4 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Occasional4 obs.

Pectinatella magnifica

Magnificent Bryozoan

Occasional4 obs.

Quadrula quadrula

mapleleaf mussel

Occasional3 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional3 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Rare3 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Rare3 obs.

Minytrema melanops

Spotted Sucker

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Henry County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Paris

Importance: 0.34

2 species

+4900% 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 Henry County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Henry County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Paris

Importance: 0.34

2 species

+4900% 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. Smith Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Graptemys ouachitensis

Ouachita Map Turtle

Very Common14 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common13 obs.

Archilochus colubris

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Very Common10 obs.

Potamilus fragilis

Very Common9 obs.

Amblema plicata

threeridge

Very Common8 obs.

Potamilus alatus

pink heelsplitter

Common7 obs.

Lampsilis teres

yellow sandshell

Common6 obs.

Fusconaia flava

Wabash pigtoe

Common5 obs.

Pseudemys concinna

River Cooter

Common5 obs.

Reginaia ebenus

ebonyshell

Common5 obs.

Plectomerus dombeyanus

Bankclimber

Common5 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional4 obs.

Morone mississippiensis

Bass

Occasional4 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Occasional4 obs.

Pectinatella magnifica

Magnificent Bryozoan

Occasional4 obs.

Quadrula quadrula

mapleleaf mussel

Occasional3 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional3 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Rare3 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Rare3 obs.

Minytrema melanops

Spotted Sucker

Rare3 obs.

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