Lewis County

Ecosystem Overview

The Lewis County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in Lewis 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 Hohenwald, Lewis County hosts 3233% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Lewis 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. Hohenwald

+3233% 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 Common12 obs.

Spigelia marilandica

Indian-pink

Very Common11 obs.

Etheostoma zonale

Banded darter

Very Common10 obs.

Stylogomphus sigmastylus

Interior Least Clubtail

Very Common7 obs.

Tachopteryx thoreyi

Gray Petaltail

Very Common6 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Common6 obs.

Eupatorium capillifolium

Dogfennel

Common6 obs.

Orbexilum pedunculatum

Sampson's snakeroot

Common6 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Common5 obs.

Krigia biflora

two-flowered Cynthia

Common4 obs.

Packera anonyma

small ragwort

Common4 obs.

Parnassia grandifolia

Occasional4 obs.

Rhododendron alabamense

Alabama azalea

Occasional4 obs.

Lysimachia quadrifolia

Crosswort

Occasional4 obs.

Tiarella wherryi

Tufted Foamflower

Occasional4 obs.

Silene virginica

fire-pink

Occasional4 obs.

Pinus taeda

Loblolly pine

Occasional4 obs.

Odontotaenius disjunctus

bessbug

Rare4 obs.

Etheostoma flabellare

Fantail darter

Rare4 obs.

Hermetia illucens

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Lewis County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Hohenwald

Importance: 0.29

3 species

+3233% 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 Lewis County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Lewis County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Hohenwald

Importance: 0.29

3 species

+3233% 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. Hohenwald

+3233% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Coreopsis major

greater tickseed

Very Common12 obs.

Spigelia marilandica

Indian-pink

Very Common11 obs.

Etheostoma zonale

Banded darter

Very Common10 obs.

Stylogomphus sigmastylus

Interior Least Clubtail

Very Common7 obs.

Tachopteryx thoreyi

Gray Petaltail

Very Common6 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Common6 obs.

Eupatorium capillifolium

Dogfennel

Common6 obs.

Orbexilum pedunculatum

Sampson's snakeroot

Common6 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Common5 obs.

Krigia biflora

two-flowered Cynthia

Common4 obs.

Packera anonyma

small ragwort

Common4 obs.

Parnassia grandifolia

Occasional4 obs.

Rhododendron alabamense

Alabama azalea

Occasional4 obs.

Lysimachia quadrifolia

Crosswort

Occasional4 obs.

Tiarella wherryi

Tufted Foamflower

Occasional4 obs.

Silene virginica

fire-pink

Occasional4 obs.

Pinus taeda

Loblolly pine

Occasional4 obs.

Odontotaenius disjunctus

bessbug

Rare4 obs.

Etheostoma flabellare

Fantail darter

Rare4 obs.

Hermetia illucens

Rare3 obs.

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