Gilt Edge

Ecosystem Overview

The Gilt Edge ecosystem supports 37 documented wildlife species across 37 taxonomic genera. Located in Tipton County, Tennessee, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Hatchie River, Gilt Edge hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #13 for species diversity among 100 Tipton County County natural areas, placing it in the 87th 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 100 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Hatchie River

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 37 total documented species.

Zea mays

Corn

Very Common1 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common1 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Very Common0.6 obs.

Verbesina virginica

Virginia Crownbeard

Very Common0.48 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Very Common0.37 obs.

Salvia lyrata

Cancerweed

Common0.22 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Common0.22 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Common0.18 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.09 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Common0.08 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

Burnweed

Common0.08 obs.

Pholisora catullus

Common Sootywing

Occasional0.06 obs.

Spiraea japonica

Japanese Spiraea

Occasional0.06 obs.

Estigmene acrea

Salt Marsh Moth

Occasional0.04 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

Jumpseed

Occasional0.04 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Baby Rose

Occasional0.04 obs.

Helicoverpa zea

Bollworm

Occasional0.04 obs.

Enallagma civile

Damselfly

Rare0.03 obs.

Acanthocephala femorata

Rare0.03 obs.

Leptinotarsa decemlineata

Leaf Beetle

Rare0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-16%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tipton County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Tipton County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-51% vs. current

Hatchie River

Importance: 0.80

2 species

+1750% vs. current

Covington

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-53% vs. current

Munford

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-52% vs. current

Atoka

Importance: 0.70

72 species

-49% vs. current

Burlison

Importance: 0.70

26 species

+42% vs. current

Brighton

Importance: 0.70

16 species

+131% vs. current

Garland

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+825% 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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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 37 total documented species.

Zea mays

Corn

Very Common1 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common1 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Very Common0.6 obs.

Verbesina virginica

Virginia Crownbeard

Very Common0.48 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Very Common0.37 obs.

Salvia lyrata

Cancerweed

Common0.22 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Common0.22 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Common0.18 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.09 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Common0.08 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

Burnweed

Common0.08 obs.

Pholisora catullus

Common Sootywing

Occasional0.06 obs.

Spiraea japonica

Japanese Spiraea

Occasional0.06 obs.

Estigmene acrea

Salt Marsh Moth

Occasional0.04 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

Jumpseed

Occasional0.04 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Baby Rose

Occasional0.04 obs.

Helicoverpa zea

Bollworm

Occasional0.04 obs.

Enallagma civile

Damselfly

Rare0.03 obs.

Acanthocephala femorata

Rare0.03 obs.

Leptinotarsa decemlineata

Leaf Beetle

Rare0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-16%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tipton County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Tipton County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-51% vs. current

Hatchie River

Importance: 0.80

2 species

+1750% vs. current

Covington

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-53% vs. current

Munford

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-52% vs. current

Atoka

Importance: 0.70

72 species

-49% vs. current

Burlison

Importance: 0.70

26 species

+42% vs. current

Brighton

Importance: 0.70

16 species

+131% vs. current

Garland

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+825% 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 100 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Hatchie River

+0% species diversity