Grundy County

Ecosystem Overview

The Grundy County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Grundy 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 Skymont Lake Number Three, Grundy County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 6 Grundy County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Skymont Lake Number Three

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Very Common5 obs.

Rhododendron maximum

Big Rhododendron

Very Common4 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common4 obs.

Hypoxis hirsuta

yellow star-grass

Very Common3 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Very Common3 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common3 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Common3 obs.

Smilax rotundifolia

Common Catbriar

Common3 obs.

Magnolia macrophylla

big-leaf magnolia

Common3 obs.

Coreopsis major

greater tickseed

Common2 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Common2 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Occasional2 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Occasional2 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Occasional2 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Occasional2 obs.

Euonymus americanus

bursting-heart

Occasional2 obs.

Magnolia tripetala

Umbrella Magnolia

Occasional2 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Rare2 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Rare2 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1011%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Grundy County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Tracy City

Importance: 0.24

32 species

+213% vs. current

Altamont

Importance: 0.22

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Beersheba Springs

Importance: 0.21

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Coalmont

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Grundy Lake Number One

in Tracy City

Importance: 0.20

5 species

+1900% 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 Grundy County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1011%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Grundy County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Tracy City

Importance: 0.24

32 species

+213% vs. current

Altamont

Importance: 0.22

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Beersheba Springs

Importance: 0.21

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Coalmont

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Grundy Lake Number One

in Tracy City

Importance: 0.20

5 species

+1900% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Skymont Lake Number Three

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Very Common5 obs.

Rhododendron maximum

Big Rhododendron

Very Common4 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common4 obs.

Hypoxis hirsuta

yellow star-grass

Very Common3 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Very Common3 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common3 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Common3 obs.

Smilax rotundifolia

Common Catbriar

Common3 obs.

Magnolia macrophylla

big-leaf magnolia

Common3 obs.

Coreopsis major

greater tickseed

Common2 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Common2 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Occasional2 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Occasional2 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Occasional2 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Occasional2 obs.

Euonymus americanus

bursting-heart

Occasional2 obs.

Magnolia tripetala

Umbrella Magnolia

Occasional2 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Rare2 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Rare2 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Rare2 obs.

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