Knox County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Knox County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 99 taxonomic genera. Located in Knox 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 Fort Dickerson Quarry, Knox County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 Knox 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. Fort Dickerson Quarry

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common135 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common103 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Very Common60 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common55 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common54 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common44 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common38 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Common32 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common30 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Common29 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common29 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Occasional27 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Occasional25 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Occasional24 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional23 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Occasional22 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional21 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Rare21 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Rare21 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Rare21 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. Fort Dickerson Quarry

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common135 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common103 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Very Common60 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common55 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common54 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common44 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common38 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Common32 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common30 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Common29 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common29 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Occasional27 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Occasional25 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Occasional24 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional23 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Occasional22 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional21 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Rare21 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Rare21 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Rare21 obs.

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