Tennessee Ridge

Ecosystem Overview

The Tennessee Ridge ecosystem supports 9 documented wildlife species across 9 taxonomic genera. Located in Houston County, Tennessee, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Houston County nearby has 88% more documented species, Tennessee Ridge offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 30 Houston County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 30 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 30 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Houston County

-88% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Very Common1 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Very Common0.42 obs.

Ilex opaca

White Holly

Very Common0.42 obs.

Ipomoea pandurata

Indian Potato

Very Common0.09 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common0.06 obs.

Corydalis flavula

Pale Corydalis

Common0.03 obs.

Micranthes virginiensis

Early Saxifrage

Common0.03 obs.

Gentiana villosa

Common0.01 obs.

Sabatia angularis

Rose-Pink

Common0.01 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-62%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Houston County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Houston County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-88% vs. current

Erin

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-89% vs. current

Dolomite

Importance: 0.50

9 species

0% vs. current

Denmark

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+80% vs. current

Pollard

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+80% vs. current

Arlington

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+80% vs. current

Spring Hill

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+80% vs. current

Midway

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+80% 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 Houston County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-62%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Houston County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Houston County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-88% vs. current

Erin

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-89% vs. current

Dolomite

Importance: 0.50

9 species

0% vs. current

Denmark

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+80% vs. current

Pollard

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+80% vs. current

Arlington

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+80% vs. current

Spring Hill

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+80% vs. current

Midway

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+80% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Very Common1 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Very Common0.42 obs.

Ilex opaca

White Holly

Very Common0.42 obs.

Ipomoea pandurata

Indian Potato

Very Common0.09 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common0.06 obs.

Corydalis flavula

Pale Corydalis

Common0.03 obs.

Micranthes virginiensis

Early Saxifrage

Common0.03 obs.

Gentiana villosa

Common0.01 obs.

Sabatia angularis

Rose-Pink

Common0.01 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 30 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 30 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Houston County

-88% species diversity