Van Buren County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Van Buren County ecosystem supports 81 documented wildlife species across 75 taxonomic genera. Located in Van Buren County, Tennessee, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Spencer, Van Buren County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 Van Buren 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 Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Spencer

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 81 total documented species.

Magnolia macrophylla

big-leaf magnolia

Very Common4 obs.

Conocephalum salebrosum

cat-tongue liverwort

Very Common4 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common3 obs.

Heuchera parviflora

Very Common3 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Very Common2 obs.

Epigaea repens

Ground Laurel

Common2 obs.

Impatiens pallida

Jewelweed

Common2 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common2 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Common2 obs.

Synandra hispidula

synandra

Common2 obs.

Datana integerrima

Walnut Caterpillar Moth

Common1 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Acericecis ocellaris

Occasional1 obs.

Dryocampa rubicunda

Rosy Maple Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

nine-banded armadillo

Occasional1 obs.

Hormaphis hamamelidis

Witch-Hazel Cone Gall Aphid

Occasional1 obs.

Adelges tsugae

hemlock woolly adelgid

Occasional1 obs.

Prosapia bicincta

Rare1 obs.

Melanolestes picipes

Rare1 obs.

Polistes metricus

Rare1 obs.

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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 Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Spencer

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 81 total documented species.

Magnolia macrophylla

big-leaf magnolia

Very Common4 obs.

Conocephalum salebrosum

cat-tongue liverwort

Very Common4 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common3 obs.

Heuchera parviflora

Very Common3 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Very Common2 obs.

Epigaea repens

Ground Laurel

Common2 obs.

Impatiens pallida

Jewelweed

Common2 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common2 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Common2 obs.

Synandra hispidula

synandra

Common2 obs.

Datana integerrima

Walnut Caterpillar Moth

Common1 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Acericecis ocellaris

Occasional1 obs.

Dryocampa rubicunda

Rosy Maple Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

nine-banded armadillo

Occasional1 obs.

Hormaphis hamamelidis

Witch-Hazel Cone Gall Aphid

Occasional1 obs.

Adelges tsugae

hemlock woolly adelgid

Occasional1 obs.

Prosapia bicincta

Rare1 obs.

Melanolestes picipes

Rare1 obs.

Polistes metricus

Rare1 obs.

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