Marion County

Ecosystem Overview

The Marion County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Marion 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 Burns Island, Marion County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Marion County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Burns Island

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Very Common9 obs.

Plethodon glutinosus

Northern Slimy Salamander

Very Common8 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common8 obs.

Dryopteris marginalis

Woodfern

Very Common8 obs.

Pleopeltis michauxiana

Very Common7 obs.

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Common7 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Common7 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud

Common6 obs.

Cardamine dissecta

Common6 obs.

Trillium cuneatum

Sweet Betsy

Common6 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Common6 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Occasional6 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional6 obs.

Spigelia marilandica

Indian-pink

Occasional6 obs.

Manduca sexta

Carolina Sphinx

Occasional6 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Occasional6 obs.

Urbanus proteus

Long-tailed Skipper

Occasional5 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare5 obs.

Phoebis sennae

Cloudless Sulphur

Rare5 obs.

Hemaris diffinis

Snowberry Clearwing

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Marion County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

South Pittsburg

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Kimball

Importance: 0.23

4 species

+2400% vs. current

New Hope

Importance: 0.22

3 species

+3233% vs. current

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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 Marion County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Marion County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

South Pittsburg

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Kimball

Importance: 0.23

4 species

+2400% vs. current

New Hope

Importance: 0.22

3 species

+3233% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Burns Island

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Very Common9 obs.

Plethodon glutinosus

Northern Slimy Salamander

Very Common8 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common8 obs.

Dryopteris marginalis

Woodfern

Very Common8 obs.

Pleopeltis michauxiana

Very Common7 obs.

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Common7 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Common7 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud

Common6 obs.

Cardamine dissecta

Common6 obs.

Trillium cuneatum

Sweet Betsy

Common6 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Common6 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Occasional6 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional6 obs.

Spigelia marilandica

Indian-pink

Occasional6 obs.

Manduca sexta

Carolina Sphinx

Occasional6 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Occasional6 obs.

Urbanus proteus

Long-tailed Skipper

Occasional5 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare5 obs.

Phoebis sennae

Cloudless Sulphur

Rare5 obs.

Hemaris diffinis

Snowberry Clearwing

Rare5 obs.

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