Putnam County

Ecosystem Overview

The Putnam County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Putnam 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 J E Walker Lake, Putnam County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Putnam County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. J E Walker Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Chaoborus punctipennis

Very Common6 obs.

Jikradia olitoria

Coppery Leafhopper

Very Common4 obs.

Crocidophora tuberculalis

Very Common4 obs.

Glenoides texanaria

Texas Gray

Very Common4 obs.

Hypena scabra

Green Cloverworm Moth

Very Common4 obs.

Scopula limboundata

Large Lace Border

Common4 obs.

Menosoma cinctum

Common4 obs.

Lithacodes fasciola

Yellow-Shouldered Slug Moth

Common3 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common3 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common3 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Common3 obs.

Ectropis crepuscularia

Engrailed Moth

Occasional3 obs.

Plethodon glutinosus

Northern Slimy Salamander

Occasional3 obs.

Idaea celtima

Occasional3 obs.

Teloschistes exilis

Occasional3 obs.

Aphrophora quadrinotata

Occasional3 obs.

Epimecis hortaria

Tulip-Tree Beauty

Occasional3 obs.

Helvellosebacina concrescens

Rare3 obs.

Crambus agitatellus

Double-Banded Grass-Veneer

Rare3 obs.

Rivula propinqualis

Spotted Grass Moth

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Putnam County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Algood

Importance: 0.25

5 species

+1900% 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 Putnam County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Putnam County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Algood

Importance: 0.25

5 species

+1900% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. J E Walker Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Chaoborus punctipennis

Very Common6 obs.

Jikradia olitoria

Coppery Leafhopper

Very Common4 obs.

Crocidophora tuberculalis

Very Common4 obs.

Glenoides texanaria

Texas Gray

Very Common4 obs.

Hypena scabra

Green Cloverworm Moth

Very Common4 obs.

Scopula limboundata

Large Lace Border

Common4 obs.

Menosoma cinctum

Common4 obs.

Lithacodes fasciola

Yellow-Shouldered Slug Moth

Common3 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common3 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common3 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Common3 obs.

Ectropis crepuscularia

Engrailed Moth

Occasional3 obs.

Plethodon glutinosus

Northern Slimy Salamander

Occasional3 obs.

Idaea celtima

Occasional3 obs.

Teloschistes exilis

Occasional3 obs.

Aphrophora quadrinotata

Occasional3 obs.

Epimecis hortaria

Tulip-Tree Beauty

Occasional3 obs.

Helvellosebacina concrescens

Rare3 obs.

Crambus agitatellus

Double-Banded Grass-Veneer

Rare3 obs.

Rivula propinqualis

Spotted Grass Moth

Rare3 obs.

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