Meigs County

Ecosystem Overview

The Meigs County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 85 taxonomic genera. Located in Meigs 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 Mungers Pond, Meigs County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Meigs 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. Mungers Pond

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Bryoandersonia illecebra

Spoon-Leaved Moss

Very Common3 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Northern Sea Oats

Very Common3 obs.

Silphium terebinthinaceum

dock-rosinweed

Very Common3 obs.

Mecardonia acuminata

Very Common3 obs.

Helianthus mollis

ashy sunflower

Very Common3 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common2 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese privet

Common2 obs.

Centrosema virginianum

butterfly-pea

Common2 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Common2 obs.

Eupatorium torreyanum

Common2 obs.

Ratibida pinnata

Gray-Head Prairie-Coneflower

Common2 obs.

Fraxinus pennsylvanica

Green ash, Red ash

Occasional2 obs.

Lobelia spicata

Spiked Lobelia

Occasional2 obs.

Setaria viridis

green bristol-grass

Occasional2 obs.

Iva annua

sumpweed

Occasional2 obs.

Dalea gattingeri

Occasional2 obs.

Stylosanthes biflora

two-flower pencil-flower

Occasional2 obs.

Pleopeltis michauxiana

Rare2 obs.

Apios americana

Wild Bean

Rare2 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Meigs County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Decatur

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+9900% 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 Meigs County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Meigs County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Decatur

Importance: 0.27

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 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. Mungers Pond

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Bryoandersonia illecebra

Spoon-Leaved Moss

Very Common3 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Northern Sea Oats

Very Common3 obs.

Silphium terebinthinaceum

dock-rosinweed

Very Common3 obs.

Mecardonia acuminata

Very Common3 obs.

Helianthus mollis

ashy sunflower

Very Common3 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common2 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese privet

Common2 obs.

Centrosema virginianum

butterfly-pea

Common2 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Common2 obs.

Eupatorium torreyanum

Common2 obs.

Ratibida pinnata

Gray-Head Prairie-Coneflower

Common2 obs.

Fraxinus pennsylvanica

Green ash, Red ash

Occasional2 obs.

Lobelia spicata

Spiked Lobelia

Occasional2 obs.

Setaria viridis

green bristol-grass

Occasional2 obs.

Iva annua

sumpweed

Occasional2 obs.

Dalea gattingeri

Occasional2 obs.

Stylosanthes biflora

two-flower pencil-flower

Occasional2 obs.

Pleopeltis michauxiana

Rare2 obs.

Apios americana

Wild Bean

Rare2 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Rare2 obs.

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