Soddy-daisy

Ecosystem Overview

The Soddy-daisy ecosystem supports 40 documented wildlife species across 38 taxonomic genera. Located in Hamilton County, Tennessee, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Hamilton County nearby has 60% more documented species, Soddy-daisy offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 13 Hamilton County County natural areas, placing it in the 54th 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 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 13 locations

54th percentile for diversity

vs. Hamilton County

-60% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 40 total documented species.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common12 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Very Common3 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

maypop

Very Common2 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Very Common2 obs.

Euonymus americanus

bursting-heart

Very Common2 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Common2 obs.

Scutellaria incana

Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common2 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common1 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Common1 obs.

Carex picta

Occasional1 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Occasional1 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Occasional1 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Occasional1 obs.

Vicia sativa

Garden vetch

Occasional1 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Thimbleberry

Occasional1 obs.

Calycanthus floridus

Strawberry-Shrub

Rare1 obs.

Erigeron philadelphicus

common fleabane

Rare1 obs.

Euonymus atropurpureus

Burningbush

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-13%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hamilton County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Hamilton County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-60% vs. current

Boston Branch Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1233% vs. current

South Chickamauga Creek

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1900% vs. current

Rainbow Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3900% vs. current

Shirley Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3900% vs. current

Collegedale

Importance: 0.30

100 species

-60% vs. current

Signal Mountain

Importance: 0.29

100 species

-60% vs. current

Lookout Mountain

Importance: 0.27

63 species

-37% 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 Hamilton County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-13%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hamilton County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Hamilton County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-60% vs. current

Boston Branch Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1233% vs. current

South Chickamauga Creek

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1900% vs. current

Rainbow Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3900% vs. current

Shirley Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3900% vs. current

Collegedale

Importance: 0.30

100 species

-60% vs. current

Signal Mountain

Importance: 0.29

100 species

-60% vs. current

Lookout Mountain

Importance: 0.27

63 species

-37% 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 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 13 locations

54th percentile for diversity

vs. Hamilton County

-60% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 40 total documented species.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common12 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Very Common3 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

maypop

Very Common2 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Very Common2 obs.

Euonymus americanus

bursting-heart

Very Common2 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Common2 obs.

Scutellaria incana

Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common2 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common1 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Common1 obs.

Carex picta

Occasional1 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Occasional1 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Occasional1 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Occasional1 obs.

Vicia sativa

Garden vetch

Occasional1 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Thimbleberry

Occasional1 obs.

Calycanthus floridus

Strawberry-Shrub

Rare1 obs.

Erigeron philadelphicus

common fleabane

Rare1 obs.

Euonymus atropurpureus

Burningbush

Rare1 obs.

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