Overton County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Overton County ecosystem supports 63 documented wildlife species across 60 taxonomic genera. Located in Overton County, Tennessee, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Gene Rogers Lake, Overton County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 Overton County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Gene Rogers Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.

Etheostoma caeruleum

Rainbow darter

Very Common5 obs.

Euonymus americanus

bursting-heart

Very Common2 obs.

Diodia virginiana

Very Common2 obs.

Dryopteris marginalis

Woodfern

Very Common2 obs.

Impatiens pallida

Jewelweed

Very Common2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common2 obs.

Magnolia tripetala

Umbrella Magnolia

Common2 obs.

Pellaea atropurpurea

Purple-Stemmed Cliffbrake

Common2 obs.

Verrucosa arenata

orb weavers

Common1 obs.

Neriene radiata

Filmy Dome Spider

Common1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Humidicutis marginata

Occasional1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional1 obs.

Luxilus chrysocephalus

Striped Shiner

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Lepomis gulosus

Warmouth

Occasional1 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Occasional1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Rare1 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Rare1 obs.

Polistes metricus

Rare1 obs.

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No comparable locations found in this region.

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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Gene Rogers Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.

Etheostoma caeruleum

Rainbow darter

Very Common5 obs.

Euonymus americanus

bursting-heart

Very Common2 obs.

Diodia virginiana

Very Common2 obs.

Dryopteris marginalis

Woodfern

Very Common2 obs.

Impatiens pallida

Jewelweed

Very Common2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common2 obs.

Magnolia tripetala

Umbrella Magnolia

Common2 obs.

Pellaea atropurpurea

Purple-Stemmed Cliffbrake

Common2 obs.

Verrucosa arenata

orb weavers

Common1 obs.

Neriene radiata

Filmy Dome Spider

Common1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Humidicutis marginata

Occasional1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional1 obs.

Luxilus chrysocephalus

Striped Shiner

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Lepomis gulosus

Warmouth

Occasional1 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Occasional1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Rare1 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Rare1 obs.

Polistes metricus

Rare1 obs.

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