Chapel Hill

Ecosystem Overview

The Chapel Hill ecosystem supports 64 documented wildlife species across 61 taxonomic genera. Located in Marshall County, Tennessee, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Marshall County nearby has 19% more documented species, Chapel Hill offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #20 for species diversity among 100 Marshall County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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

#20

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#20 of 100 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Marshall County

-19% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 64 total documented species.

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Orchesella celsa

Very Common2.46 obs.

Gomphurus crassus

Handsome Clubtail

Very Common2.2 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common2.1 obs.

Neurocordulia yamaskanensis

Stygian Shadowdragon

Very Common2 obs.

Frasera caroliniensis

American Columbo

Very Common1.79 obs.

Lebia tricolor

Common1.63 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

Ebony Spleenwort

Common1.63 obs.

Nemophila aphylla

Common1.6 obs.

Urtica chamaedryoides

Heart-Leaf Nettle

Common1.59 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common1.19 obs.

Sherardia arvensis

Field Madder

Common1.08 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch Clover

Occasional1 obs.

Ipomoea pandurata

Indian Potato

Occasional1 obs.

Broussonetia papyrifera

Paper Mulberry

Occasional0.89 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Occasional0.85 obs.

Deltochilum gibbosum

Occasional0.82 obs.

Carex jamesii

James' Sedge

Occasional0.82 obs.

Microstegium vimineum

Nepal Grass

Rare0.81 obs.

Ageratina altissima

Richweed

Rare0.8 obs.

Frangula caroliniana

Indian-Cherry

Rare0.8 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+23%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Marshall County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Marshall County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-19% vs. current

Lewisburg

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-18% vs. current

Cornersville

Importance: 0.70

46 species

+39% vs. current

Henry Horton State Park

Importance: 0.60

52 species

+23% vs. current

Bufford Ellington Golf Course

in Chapel Hill

Importance: 0.60

46 species

+39% vs. current

Lewisburg

Importance: 0.60

22 species

+191% vs. current

Ellington Airport

Importance: 0.60

13 species

+392% vs. current

Delina

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-20% 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 Marshall County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+23%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Marshall County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Marshall County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-19% vs. current

Lewisburg

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-18% vs. current

Cornersville

Importance: 0.70

46 species

+39% vs. current

Henry Horton State Park

Importance: 0.60

52 species

+23% vs. current

Bufford Ellington Golf Course

in Chapel Hill

Importance: 0.60

46 species

+39% vs. current

Lewisburg

Importance: 0.60

22 species

+191% vs. current

Ellington Airport

Importance: 0.60

13 species

+392% vs. current

Delina

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-20% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 64 total documented species.

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Orchesella celsa

Very Common2.46 obs.

Gomphurus crassus

Handsome Clubtail

Very Common2.2 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common2.1 obs.

Neurocordulia yamaskanensis

Stygian Shadowdragon

Very Common2 obs.

Frasera caroliniensis

American Columbo

Very Common1.79 obs.

Lebia tricolor

Common1.63 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

Ebony Spleenwort

Common1.63 obs.

Nemophila aphylla

Common1.6 obs.

Urtica chamaedryoides

Heart-Leaf Nettle

Common1.59 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common1.19 obs.

Sherardia arvensis

Field Madder

Common1.08 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch Clover

Occasional1 obs.

Ipomoea pandurata

Indian Potato

Occasional1 obs.

Broussonetia papyrifera

Paper Mulberry

Occasional0.89 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Occasional0.85 obs.

Deltochilum gibbosum

Occasional0.82 obs.

Carex jamesii

James' Sedge

Occasional0.82 obs.

Microstegium vimineum

Nepal Grass

Rare0.81 obs.

Ageratina altissima

Richweed

Rare0.8 obs.

Frangula caroliniana

Indian-Cherry

Rare0.8 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

#20

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#20 of 100 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Marshall County

-19% species diversity