Greene County

Ecosystem Overview

The Greene County ecosystem supports 51 documented wildlife species across 51 taxonomic genera. Located in Greene 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 Greeneville, Greene County hosts 467% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Greene County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Greeneville

+467% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 51 total documented species.

Contopus virens

Eastern Wood-Pewee

Very Common2 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Very Common2 obs.

Castanea dentata

Toothed Chestnut

Very Common2 obs.

Iris verna

dwarf violet iris

Very Common2 obs.

Pisaurina mira

American Nursery Web Spider

Very Common1 obs.

Polistes metricus

Common1 obs.

Calopteron terminale

Common1 obs.

Sorghum halepense

great millet, johnson grass

Common1 obs.

Philaenus spumarius

Cuckoo-Spit Insect

Common1 obs.

Dolomedes vittatus

Common1 obs.

Cryphonectria parasitica

Chestnut Blight

Common1 obs.

Parasteatoda tepidariorum

Common House Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Occasional1 obs.

Coltricia cinnamomea

Shiny Cinnamon Polypore

Occasional1 obs.

Megascops asio

Eastern Screech-Owl

Occasional1 obs.

Hemaris diffinis

Snowberry Clearwing

Occasional1 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Rare1 obs.

Galgula partita

Wedgeling

Rare1 obs.

Oenomaea pulchella

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+920%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Greene County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Greeneville

Importance: 0.40

9 species

+467% vs. current

Mosheim

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+5000% vs. current

Baileyton

Importance: 0.21

4 species

+1175% 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 Greene County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+920%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Greene County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Greeneville

Importance: 0.40

9 species

+467% vs. current

Mosheim

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+5000% vs. current

Baileyton

Importance: 0.21

4 species

+1175% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Greeneville

+467% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 51 total documented species.

Contopus virens

Eastern Wood-Pewee

Very Common2 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Very Common2 obs.

Castanea dentata

Toothed Chestnut

Very Common2 obs.

Iris verna

dwarf violet iris

Very Common2 obs.

Pisaurina mira

American Nursery Web Spider

Very Common1 obs.

Polistes metricus

Common1 obs.

Calopteron terminale

Common1 obs.

Sorghum halepense

great millet, johnson grass

Common1 obs.

Philaenus spumarius

Cuckoo-Spit Insect

Common1 obs.

Dolomedes vittatus

Common1 obs.

Cryphonectria parasitica

Chestnut Blight

Common1 obs.

Parasteatoda tepidariorum

Common House Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Occasional1 obs.

Coltricia cinnamomea

Shiny Cinnamon Polypore

Occasional1 obs.

Megascops asio

Eastern Screech-Owl

Occasional1 obs.

Hemaris diffinis

Snowberry Clearwing

Occasional1 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Rare1 obs.

Galgula partita

Wedgeling

Rare1 obs.

Oenomaea pulchella

Rare1 obs.

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