Cocke County

Ecosystem Overview

The Cocke County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in Cocke 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 Scott Pond, Cocke County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Cocke 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. Scott Pond

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Desmognathus monticola

Seal Salamander

Very Common9 obs.

Lobaria pulmonaria

Lungwort

Very Common8 obs.

Trillium undulatum

Painted Trillium

Very Common7 obs.

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Very Common7 obs.

Conopholis americana

squawroot

Very Common7 obs.

Sedum ternatum

Woodland Stonecrop

Common6 obs.

Galax urceolata

Common6 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Common5 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common5 obs.

Mitella diphylla

Two-Leaf Mitrewort

Common5 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Common5 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Occasional5 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Occasional5 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Occasional4 obs.

Viola canadensis

Canada violet

Occasional4 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Occasional4 obs.

Pyrularia pubera

oilnut

Occasional4 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Rare4 obs.

Huperzia lucidula

shining fir-moss

Rare4 obs.

Megalodacne heros

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+733%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Cocke County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Newport

Importance: 0.31

12 species

+733% 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 Cocke County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+733%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Cocke County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Newport

Importance: 0.31

12 species

+733% 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. Scott Pond

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Desmognathus monticola

Seal Salamander

Very Common9 obs.

Lobaria pulmonaria

Lungwort

Very Common8 obs.

Trillium undulatum

Painted Trillium

Very Common7 obs.

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Very Common7 obs.

Conopholis americana

squawroot

Very Common7 obs.

Sedum ternatum

Woodland Stonecrop

Common6 obs.

Galax urceolata

Common6 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Common5 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common5 obs.

Mitella diphylla

Two-Leaf Mitrewort

Common5 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Common5 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Occasional5 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Occasional5 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Occasional4 obs.

Viola canadensis

Canada violet

Occasional4 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Occasional4 obs.

Pyrularia pubera

oilnut

Occasional4 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Rare4 obs.

Huperzia lucidula

shining fir-moss

Rare4 obs.

Megalodacne heros

Rare4 obs.

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