Kingsport

Ecosystem Overview

The Kingsport ecosystem supports 56 documented wildlife species across 55 taxonomic genera. Located in Tennessee, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Tennessee nearby has 44% more documented species, Kingsport offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #81 for species diversity among 293 Tennessee natural areas, placing it in the 72th 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

#81

Regional Rank

Out of 293 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#81 of 293 locations

72th percentile for diversity

vs. Tennessee

-44% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 56 total documented species.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Very Common3 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Very Common2 obs.

Chaetura pelagica

Chimney Swift

Very Common2 obs.

Scolia dubia

Very Common1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common1 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Common1 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Common1 obs.

Pseudacris feriarum

Upland Chorus Frog

Common1 obs.

Carex plantaginea

Plantainleaf Sedge

Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.

Gymnosporangium globosum

Common1 obs.

Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Occasional1 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Occasional1 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Occasional1 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Occasional1 obs.

Lasallia papulosa

Occasional1 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Rare1 obs.

Lytta aenea

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-36%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Tennessee

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-44% vs. current

Nashville-davidson

Importance: 0.65

100 species

-44% vs. current

Memphis

Importance: 0.62

100 species

-44% vs. current

Knoxville

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-44% vs. current

Murfreesboro

Importance: 0.45

80 species

-30% vs. current

Jackson

Importance: 0.45

18 species

+211% vs. current

Johnson City

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-44% vs. current

Clarksville

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-44% 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 Tennessee.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-36%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Tennessee

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-44% vs. current

Nashville-davidson

Importance: 0.65

100 species

-44% vs. current

Memphis

Importance: 0.62

100 species

-44% vs. current

Knoxville

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-44% vs. current

Murfreesboro

Importance: 0.45

80 species

-30% vs. current

Jackson

Importance: 0.45

18 species

+211% vs. current

Johnson City

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-44% vs. current

Clarksville

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-44% 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

#81

Regional Rank

Out of 293 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#81 of 293 locations

72th percentile for diversity

vs. Tennessee

-44% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 56 total documented species.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Very Common3 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Very Common2 obs.

Chaetura pelagica

Chimney Swift

Very Common2 obs.

Scolia dubia

Very Common1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common1 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Common1 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Common1 obs.

Pseudacris feriarum

Upland Chorus Frog

Common1 obs.

Carex plantaginea

Plantainleaf Sedge

Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.

Gymnosporangium globosum

Common1 obs.

Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Occasional1 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Occasional1 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Occasional1 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Occasional1 obs.

Lasallia papulosa

Occasional1 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Rare1 obs.

Lytta aenea

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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