Lewis County

Ecosystem Overview

The Lewis County ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 66 taxonomic genera. Located in Lewis County, Tennessee, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Hohenwald nearby has 4% more documented species, Lewis County offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #13 for species diversity among 60 Lewis County County natural areas, placing it in the 78th 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 60 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 60 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Hohenwald

-4% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Spigelia marilandica

Indian-Pink

Very Common13 obs.

Coreopsis major

Forest Tickseed

Very Common12 obs.

Etheostoma zonale

Banded Darter

Very Common10 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Very Common7.73 obs.

Stylogomphus sigmastylus

Interior Least Clubtail

Very Common7 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Common7 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Common6.27 obs.

Salvia lyrata

Cancerweed

Common6 obs.

Orbexilum pedunculatum

Sampson'S Snakeroot

Common6 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Common6 obs.

Eupatorium capillifolium

Dogfennel

Common6 obs.

Tachopteryx thoreyi

Gray Petaltail

Occasional6 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Occasional5.2 obs.

Rhododendron alabamense

Alabama Azalea

Occasional4 obs.

Etheostoma flabellare

Fantail Darter

Occasional4 obs.

Lysimachia quadrifolia

Crosswort

Occasional4 obs.

Tiarella wherryi

Tufted Foamflower

Occasional4 obs.

Pinus taeda

Loblolly Pine

Rare4 obs.

Packera anonyma

Small Ragwort

Rare4 obs.

Silene virginica

Virginia Campion

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+64%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lewis County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Hohenwald

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-4% vs. current

Hohenwald

Importance: 0.60

7 species

+1000% vs. current

Lomax Crossroads

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-4% vs. current

Gordonsburg

Importance: 0.50

64 species

+20% vs. current

Napier Lake

Importance: 0.50

53 species

+45% vs. current

Metal Ford

Importance: 0.50

36 species

+114% vs. current

Napier

Importance: 0.50

31 species

+148% vs. current

Kitchens

Importance: 0.50

28 species

+175% 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 Lewis County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+64%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lewis County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Hohenwald

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-4% vs. current

Hohenwald

Importance: 0.60

7 species

+1000% vs. current

Lomax Crossroads

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-4% vs. current

Gordonsburg

Importance: 0.50

64 species

+20% vs. current

Napier Lake

Importance: 0.50

53 species

+45% vs. current

Metal Ford

Importance: 0.50

36 species

+114% vs. current

Napier

Importance: 0.50

31 species

+148% vs. current

Kitchens

Importance: 0.50

Small Ragwort

Rare4 obs.

Silene virginica

Virginia Campion

Rare4 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 60 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 60 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Hohenwald

-4% species diversity