Sullivan County

Ecosystem Overview

The Sullivan County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in Sullivan 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 Bristol, Sullivan County hosts 8% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Sullivan County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Bristol

+8% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common12 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common7 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Very Common6 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common6 obs.

Lucanus capreolus

Stag Beetle

Very Common6 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common5 obs.

Bignonia capreolata

crossvine

Common5 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Common4 obs.

Pelidnota punctata

Grapevine Beetle

Common4 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common4 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common4 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Occasional3 obs.

Polistes exclamans

Occasional3 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Occasional3 obs.

Salvia lyrata

lyre-leaf sage

Occasional3 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional3 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Occasional3 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Rare3 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Rare3 obs.

Cotinis nitida

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+186%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Sullivan County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Bristol

Importance: 0.44

93 species

+8% vs. current

Colonial Heights

Importance: 0.23

11 species

+809% vs. current

Fort Patrick Henry Lake

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+9900% vs. current

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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 Sullivan County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+186%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Sullivan County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Bristol

Importance: 0.44

93 species

+8% vs. current

Colonial Heights

Importance: 0.23

11 species

+809% vs. current

Fort Patrick Henry Lake

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+9900% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Bristol

+8% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common12 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common7 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Very Common6 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common6 obs.

Lucanus capreolus

Stag Beetle

Very Common6 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common5 obs.

Bignonia capreolata

crossvine

Common5 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Common4 obs.

Pelidnota punctata

Grapevine Beetle

Common4 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common4 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common4 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Occasional3 obs.

Polistes exclamans

Occasional3 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Occasional3 obs.

Salvia lyrata

lyre-leaf sage

Occasional3 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional3 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Occasional3 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Rare3 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Rare3 obs.

Cotinis nitida

Rare3 obs.

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