Middleton

Ecosystem Overview

The Middleton ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in Hardeman 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. While Hardeman County nearby has 78% more documented species, Middleton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 100 Hardeman County County natural areas, placing it in the 93th 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 100 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Hardeman County

-78% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common0.54 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common0.5 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Very Common0.38 obs.

Citrullus lanatus

Watermelon

Very Common0.15 obs.

Sambucus canadensis

White Elder

Very Common0.12 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-Fronted Dancer

Common0.12 obs.

Plantago major

Plantain

Common0.12 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Common0.12 obs.

Daucus carota

Carrot

Common0.12 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Common0.12 obs.

Verbena brasiliensis

Brazilian Vervain

Common0.12 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

Wood Tick

Occasional0.11 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Occasional0.11 obs.

Geum canadense

White Avens

Occasional0.11 obs.

Cuerna costalis

Lateral-Lined Sharpshooter

Occasional0.11 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Bead Fern

Occasional0.11 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hardeman County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Hardeman County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-78% vs. current

Silerton

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-80% vs. current

Bolivar

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-79% vs. current

Toone

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+129% vs. current

Saulsbury

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+220% vs. current

Whiteville

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+300% vs. current

Hickory Valley

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+700% vs. current

Bolivar

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+433% 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 Hardeman County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hardeman County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Hardeman County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-78% vs. current

Silerton

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-80% vs. current

Bolivar

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-79% vs. current

Toone

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+129% vs. current

Saulsbury

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+220% vs. current

Whiteville

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+300% vs. current

Hickory Valley

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+700% vs. current

Bolivar

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+433% 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 100 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Hardeman County

-78% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common0.54 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common0.5 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Very Common0.38 obs.

Citrullus lanatus

Watermelon

Very Common0.15 obs.

Sambucus canadensis

White Elder

Very Common0.12 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-Fronted Dancer

Common0.12 obs.

Plantago major

Plantain

Common0.12 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Common0.12 obs.

Daucus carota

Carrot

Common0.12 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Common0.12 obs.

Verbena brasiliensis

Brazilian Vervain

Common0.12 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

Wood Tick

Occasional0.11 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Occasional0.11 obs.

Geum canadense

White Avens

Occasional0.11 obs.

Cuerna costalis

Lateral-Lined Sharpshooter

Occasional0.11 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Bead Fern

Occasional0.11 obs.

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