Scott County

Ecosystem Overview

The Scott County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Scott 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 Howard H Baker Senior Lake, Scott County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Scott 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. Howard H Baker Senior Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Lygodium palmatum

Windsor Fern

Very Common5 obs.

Stewartia ovata

Mountain Camellia

Very Common3 obs.

Gaylussacia brachycera

box huckleberry

Very Common3 obs.

Dirca palustris

wicopy

Very Common3 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Very Common2 obs.

Nemorimyza posticata

Common2 obs.

Phytomyza opacae

Common2 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Common2 obs.

Phyllocnistis liriodendronella

Common2 obs.

Bryoandersonia illecebra

Spoon-Leaved Moss

Common2 obs.

Helenium flexuosum

Southern Sneezeweed

Common2 obs.

Liatris squarrulosa

Occasional2 obs.

Galerita bicolor

Occasional2 obs.

Viola rostrata

long-spurred violet

Occasional2 obs.

Stellaria pubera

Occasional2 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Occasional2 obs.

Datana major

Azalea Caterpillar

Occasional2 obs.

Acharia stimulea

Rare2 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare2 obs.

Monocesta coryli

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Scott County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Oneida

Importance: 0.26

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Huntsville

Importance: 0.25

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 Scott County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Scott County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Oneida

Importance: 0.26

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Huntsville

Importance: 0.25

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 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. Howard H Baker Senior Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Lygodium palmatum

Windsor Fern

Very Common5 obs.

Stewartia ovata

Mountain Camellia

Very Common3 obs.

Gaylussacia brachycera

box huckleberry

Very Common3 obs.

Dirca palustris

wicopy

Very Common3 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Very Common2 obs.

Nemorimyza posticata

Common2 obs.

Phytomyza opacae

Common2 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Common2 obs.

Phyllocnistis liriodendronella

Common2 obs.

Bryoandersonia illecebra

Spoon-Leaved Moss

Common2 obs.

Helenium flexuosum

Southern Sneezeweed

Common2 obs.

Liatris squarrulosa

Occasional2 obs.

Galerita bicolor

Occasional2 obs.

Viola rostrata

long-spurred violet

Occasional2 obs.

Stellaria pubera

Occasional2 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Occasional2 obs.

Datana major

Azalea Caterpillar

Occasional2 obs.

Acharia stimulea

Rare2 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare2 obs.

Monocesta coryli

Rare1 obs.

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