DeKalb County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Dekalb County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in DeKalb 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 Davies Island, Dekalb County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 DeKalb County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Davies Island

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Blephilia woffordii

Very Common5 obs.

Sedum pulchellum

Very Common3 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Very Common3 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

blue mistflower

Very Common3 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Very Common3 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Common2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common2 obs.

Monocesta coryli

Common2 obs.

Alosa chrysochloris

Skipjack Shad

Common2 obs.

Smallanthus uvedalia

yellow-flower leaf-cup

Common2 obs.

Asterocampa clyton

Tawny Emperor

Common2 obs.

Camassia scilloides

Atlantic camas

Occasional2 obs.

Euphorbia dentata

Green Poinsettia

Occasional2 obs.

Hydrangea arborescens

Wild Hydrangea

Occasional2 obs.

Croton monanthogynus

prairie-tea

Occasional2 obs.

Erysimum capitatum

western wallflower

Occasional2 obs.

Alypia octomaculata

Eightspotted Forester

Occasional2 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Rare2 obs.

Phausis reticulata

Blue Ghost Firefly

Rare2 obs.

Labidomera clivicollis

Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle

Rare2 obs.

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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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Davies Island

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Blephilia woffordii

Very Common5 obs.

Sedum pulchellum

Very Common3 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Very Common3 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

blue mistflower

Very Common3 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Very Common3 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Common2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common2 obs.

Monocesta coryli

Common2 obs.

Alosa chrysochloris

Skipjack Shad

Common2 obs.

Smallanthus uvedalia

yellow-flower leaf-cup

Common2 obs.

Asterocampa clyton

Tawny Emperor

Common2 obs.

Camassia scilloides

Atlantic camas

Occasional2 obs.

Euphorbia dentata

Green Poinsettia

Occasional2 obs.

Hydrangea arborescens

Wild Hydrangea

Occasional2 obs.

Croton monanthogynus

prairie-tea

Occasional2 obs.

Erysimum capitatum

western wallflower

Occasional2 obs.

Alypia octomaculata

Eightspotted Forester

Occasional2 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Rare2 obs.

Phausis reticulata

Blue Ghost Firefly

Rare2 obs.

Labidomera clivicollis

Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle

Rare2 obs.

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