Giles County

Ecosystem Overview

The Giles County ecosystem supports 52 documented wildlife species across 47 taxonomic genera. Located in Giles County, Tennessee, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Pulaski, Giles County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Giles County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Pulaski

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Very Common2 obs.

Ampelopsis cordata

heart-leaf ampelopsis

Very Common2 obs.

Verbesina virginica

frostweed

Very Common2 obs.

Lespedeza cuneata

sericea lespedeza

Very Common2 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Very Common2 obs.

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Common2 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common1 obs.

Gambusia affinis

Mosquito fish

Common1 obs.

Armadillidium nasatum

Common1 obs.

Heteranthera dubia

Grass-Leaf Mud-Plantain

Common1 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Occasional1 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Occasional1 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional1 obs.

Flavoparmelia caperata

Common Greenshield Lichen

Occasional1 obs.

Halysidota harrisii

Sycamore Tussock Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Dioscorea polystachya

Chinese-Yam

Rare1 obs.

Polistes metricus

Rare1 obs.

Megalodacne fasciata

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

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vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Giles County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Elkton

Importance: 0.21

2 species

+2500% 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 Giles County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2500%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Giles County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Elkton

Importance: 0.21

2 species

+2500% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

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 Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Pulaski

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Very Common2 obs.

Ampelopsis cordata

heart-leaf ampelopsis

Very Common2 obs.

Verbesina virginica

frostweed

Very Common2 obs.

Lespedeza cuneata

sericea lespedeza

Very Common2 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Very Common2 obs.

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Common2 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common1 obs.

Gambusia affinis

Mosquito fish

Common1 obs.

Armadillidium nasatum

Common1 obs.

Heteranthera dubia

Grass-Leaf Mud-Plantain

Common1 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Occasional1 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Occasional1 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional1 obs.

Flavoparmelia caperata

Common Greenshield Lichen

Occasional1 obs.

Halysidota harrisii

Sycamore Tussock Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Dioscorea polystachya

Chinese-Yam

Rare1 obs.

Polistes metricus

Rare1 obs.

Megalodacne fasciata

Rare1 obs.

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