Rhea County

Ecosystem Overview

The Rhea County ecosystem supports 53 documented wildlife species across 51 taxonomic genera. Located in Rhea County, Tennessee, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Huckleberry Pond, Rhea County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Rhea County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Huckleberry Pond

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 53 total documented species.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Very Common3 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common3 obs.

Lygodium palmatum

Windsor Fern

Very Common2 obs.

Lasallia papulosa

Very Common2 obs.

Coreopsis major

greater tickseed

Very Common2 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Common2 obs.

Osmunda spectabilis

American Royal Fern

Common2 obs.

Pleopeltis michauxiana

Common2 obs.

Magnolia tripetala

Umbrella Magnolia

Common2 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Common1 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Common1 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Occasional1 obs.

Ornithogalum umbellatum

Nap-At-Noon

Occasional1 obs.

Peltigera polydactylon

Occasional1 obs.

Carex plantaginea

Plantainleaf Sedge

Occasional1 obs.

Bryoandersonia illecebra

Spoon-Leaved Moss

Occasional1 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional1 obs.

Prosartes lanuginosa

hairy mandarin

Rare1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare1 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+960%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Rhea County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Dayton

Importance: 0.33

5 species

+960% 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 Rhea County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+960%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Rhea County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Dayton

Importance: 0.33

5 species

+960% vs. current

About This Comparison

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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Huckleberry Pond

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 53 total documented species.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Very Common3 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common3 obs.

Lygodium palmatum

Windsor Fern

Very Common2 obs.

Lasallia papulosa

Very Common2 obs.

Coreopsis major

greater tickseed

Very Common2 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Common2 obs.

Osmunda spectabilis

American Royal Fern

Common2 obs.

Pleopeltis michauxiana

Common2 obs.

Magnolia tripetala

Umbrella Magnolia

Common2 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Common1 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Common1 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Occasional1 obs.

Ornithogalum umbellatum

Nap-At-Noon

Occasional1 obs.

Peltigera polydactylon

Occasional1 obs.

Carex plantaginea

Plantainleaf Sedge

Occasional1 obs.

Bryoandersonia illecebra

Spoon-Leaved Moss

Occasional1 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional1 obs.

Prosartes lanuginosa

hairy mandarin

Rare1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare1 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Rare1 obs.

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