Brighton

Ecosystem Overview

The Brighton ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in Tipton County, Tennessee, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Hatchie River, Brighton hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #37 for species diversity among 100 Tipton County County natural areas, placing it in the 63th 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

#37

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#37 of 100 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Hatchie River

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common1.58 obs.

Spiraea japonica

Japanese Spiraea

Very Common1.5 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Very Common1 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common0.98 obs.

Diodia virginiana

Very Common0.77 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Common0.66 obs.

Quercus phellos

Willow Oak

Common0.46 obs.

Acer negundo

Boxelder

Common0.33 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.3 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Common0.16 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-Orange

Common0.09 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Occasional0.08 obs.

Impatiens capensis

Snapweed

Occasional0.07 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Occasional0.05 obs.

Lonicera sempervirens

Coral Honeysuckle

Occasional0.05 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Occasional0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-66%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tipton County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Tipton County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-79% vs. current

Hatchie River

Importance: 0.80

2 species

+700% vs. current

Covington

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-80% vs. current

Munford

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-79% vs. current

Atoka

Importance: 0.70

72 species

-78% vs. current

Gilt Edge

Importance: 0.70

37 species

-57% vs. current

Burlison

Importance: 0.70

26 species

-38% vs. current

Garland

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+300% 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 Tipton County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-66%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tipton County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Tipton County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-79% vs. current

Hatchie River

Importance: 0.80

2 species

+700% vs. current

Covington

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-80% vs. current

Munford

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-79% vs. current

Atoka

Importance: 0.70

72 species

-78% vs. current

Gilt Edge

Importance: 0.70

37 species

-57% vs. current

Burlison

Importance: 0.70

26 species

-38% vs. current

Garland

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+300% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common1.58 obs.

Spiraea japonica

Japanese Spiraea

Very Common1.5 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Very Common1 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common0.98 obs.

Diodia virginiana

Very Common0.77 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Common0.66 obs.

Quercus phellos

Willow Oak

Common0.46 obs.

Acer negundo

Boxelder

Common0.33 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.3 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Common0.16 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-Orange

Common0.09 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Occasional0.08 obs.

Impatiens capensis

Snapweed

Occasional0.07 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Occasional0.05 obs.

Lonicera sempervirens

Coral Honeysuckle

Occasional0.05 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Occasional0.03 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

#37

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#37 of 100 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Hatchie River

+0% species diversity