Knoxville

Ecosystem Overview

The Knoxville ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 taxonomic genera. Located in Tennessee, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. 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 #7 for species diversity among 293 Tennessee natural areas, placing it in the 98th 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 293 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 293 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Tennessee

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common130 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common94 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Very Common55 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common50 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common50 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common44 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common33 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Common32 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common23 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Common22 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common22 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional22 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Occasional20 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Occasional19 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Occasional19 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Occasional19 obs.

Delphinium tricorne

dwarf larkspur

Occasional18 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Rare17 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Rare16 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Rare15 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Tennessee

Importance: 0.73

100 species

0% vs. current

Nashville-davidson

Importance: 0.65

100 species

0% vs. current

Memphis

Importance: 0.62

100 species

0% vs. current

Kingsport

Importance: 0.46

56 species

+79% vs. current

Murfreesboro

Importance: 0.45

80 species

+25% vs. current

Jackson

Importance: 0.45

18 species

+456% vs. current

Johnson City

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Clarksville

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

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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

100

Species Count

+22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Tennessee

Importance: 0.73

100 species

0% vs. current

Nashville-davidson

Importance: 0.65

100 species

0% vs. current

Memphis

Importance: 0.62

100 species

0% vs. current

Kingsport

Importance: 0.46

56 species

+79% vs. current

Murfreesboro

Importance: 0.45

80 species

+25% vs. current

Jackson

Importance: 0.45

18 species

+456% vs. current

Johnson City

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Clarksville

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% 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 293 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 293 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Tennessee

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common130 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common94 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Very Common55 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common50 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common50 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common44 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common33 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Common32 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common23 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Common22 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common22 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional22 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Occasional20 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Occasional19 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Occasional19 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Occasional19 obs.

Delphinium tricorne

dwarf larkspur

Occasional18 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Rare17 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Rare16 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Rare15 obs.

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