Monroe County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Monroe County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Monroe 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 Indian Boundary Lake, Monroe County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 Monroe 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. Indian Boundary Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Rainbow Trout

Very Common3 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common3 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common3 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common2 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Very Common2 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Common2 obs.

Galax urceolata

Common2 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Common2 obs.

Smilax rotundifolia

Common Catbriar

Common2 obs.

Spigelia marilandica

Indian-pink

Common2 obs.

Aulacomnium heterostichum

Common2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Callosamia angulifera

Tulip Tree Silkmoth

Occasional1 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Toxomerus politus

Maize Calligrapher

Rare1 obs.

Nephrotoma virescens

Rare1 obs.

Typocerus zebra

Rare1 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. Indian Boundary Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Rainbow Trout

Very Common3 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common3 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common3 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common2 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Very Common2 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Common2 obs.

Galax urceolata

Common2 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Common2 obs.

Smilax rotundifolia

Common Catbriar

Common2 obs.

Spigelia marilandica

Indian-pink

Common2 obs.

Aulacomnium heterostichum

Common2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Callosamia angulifera

Tulip Tree Silkmoth

Occasional1 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Toxomerus politus

Maize Calligrapher

Rare1 obs.

Nephrotoma virescens

Rare1 obs.

Typocerus zebra

Rare1 obs.

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