Washington County

Ecosystem Overview

The Washington County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 98 taxonomic genera. Located in Washington 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 Sampson-Wood Lake, Washington County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Washington County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Sampson-Wood Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Very Common10 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Very Common9 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common9 obs.

Malacosoma americana

Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth

Very Common8 obs.

Halyomorpha halys

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Very Common8 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common8 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common8 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common7 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common7 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common5 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Common5 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional4 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional4 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Occasional4 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional4 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional4 obs.

Chauliognathus marginatus

Occasional4 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Rare4 obs.

Desmognathus monticola

Seal Salamander

Rare4 obs.

Cotinis nitida

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Washington County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Jonesborough

Importance: 0.34

17 species

+488% vs. current

Gray

Importance: 0.25

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 Washington County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Washington County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Jonesborough

Importance: 0.34

17 species

+488% vs. current

Gray

Importance: 0.25

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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Sampson-Wood Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Very Common10 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Very Common9 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common9 obs.

Malacosoma americana

Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth

Very Common8 obs.

Halyomorpha halys

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Very Common8 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common8 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common8 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common7 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common7 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common5 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Common5 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional4 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional4 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Occasional4 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional4 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional4 obs.

Chauliognathus marginatus

Occasional4 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Rare4 obs.

Desmognathus monticola

Seal Salamander

Rare4 obs.

Cotinis nitida

Rare3 obs.

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