Gatlinburg

Ecosystem Overview

The Gatlinburg ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in Sevier 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. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Sevier County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Sevier County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common8 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Very Common7 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Very Common5 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Very Common5 obs.

Megacopta cribraria

Very Common5 obs.

Magnolia tripetala

Umbrella Magnolia

Common4 obs.

Macaria pustularia

Lesser Maple Spanworm Moth

Common4 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common4 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common4 obs.

Houstonia purpurea

Common3 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common3 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Occasional3 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Occasional3 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Occasional3 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional3 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional3 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional2 obs.

Rhinichthys obtusus

Western Blacknose Dace

Rare2 obs.

Armadillidium nasatum

Rare2 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+79%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Sevier County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Sevier County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Sevierville

Importance: 0.39

45 species

+122% vs. current

Pigeon Forge

Importance: 0.34

38 species

+163% vs. current

Pittman Center

Importance: 0.24

42 species

+138% 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 Sevier County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+79%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Sevier County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Sevier County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Sevierville

Importance: 0.39

45 species

+122% vs. current

Pigeon Forge

Importance: 0.34

38 species

+163% vs. current

Pittman Center

Importance: 0.24

42 species

+138% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Sevier County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common8 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Very Common7 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Very Common5 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Very Common5 obs.

Megacopta cribraria

Very Common5 obs.

Magnolia tripetala

Umbrella Magnolia

Common4 obs.

Macaria pustularia

Lesser Maple Spanworm Moth

Common4 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common4 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common4 obs.

Houstonia purpurea

Common3 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common3 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Occasional3 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Occasional3 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Occasional3 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional3 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional3 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional2 obs.

Rhinichthys obtusus

Western Blacknose Dace

Rare2 obs.

Armadillidium nasatum

Rare2 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Rare2 obs.

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