Polk County

Ecosystem Overview

The Polk County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in Polk 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 Lake Agape, Polk County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Polk 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. Lake Agape

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Coreopsis delphiniifolia

Very Common7 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common5 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common5 obs.

Etheostoma coosae

Coosa Darter

Very Common4 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Very Common4 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Common3 obs.

Lysimachia fraseri

Common3 obs.

Carex swanii

downy green sedge

Common3 obs.

Euonymus americanus

bursting-heart

Common3 obs.

Magnolia acuminata

Cucumber-Tree

Common3 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common3 obs.

Rhus glabra

Scarlet Sumach

Occasional3 obs.

Clematis vinacea

Occasional3 obs.

Cyprinella trichroistia

Tricolor shiner

Occasional3 obs.

Itea virginica

Virginia Sweetspire

Occasional3 obs.

Galax urceolata

Occasional3 obs.

Ceanothus americanus

New Jersey Tea

Occasional3 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Rare3 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Rare3 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Polk County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Parksville Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Copperhill

Importance: 0.27

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Ducktown

Importance: 0.26

2 species

+4900% 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 Polk County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Polk County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Parksville Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Copperhill

Importance: 0.27

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Ducktown

Importance: 0.26

2 species

+4900% 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. Lake Agape

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Coreopsis delphiniifolia

Very Common7 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common5 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common5 obs.

Etheostoma coosae

Coosa Darter

Very Common4 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Very Common4 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Common3 obs.

Lysimachia fraseri

Common3 obs.

Carex swanii

downy green sedge

Common3 obs.

Euonymus americanus

bursting-heart

Common3 obs.

Magnolia acuminata

Cucumber-Tree

Common3 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common3 obs.

Rhus glabra

Scarlet Sumach

Occasional3 obs.

Clematis vinacea

Occasional3 obs.

Cyprinella trichroistia

Tricolor shiner

Occasional3 obs.

Itea virginica

Virginia Sweetspire

Occasional3 obs.

Galax urceolata

Occasional3 obs.

Ceanothus americanus

New Jersey Tea

Occasional3 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Rare3 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Rare3 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Rare2 obs.

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