South Carthage

Ecosystem Overview

The South Carthage ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in Smith County, Tennessee, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Smith County nearby has 85% more documented species, South Carthage offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #20 for species diversity among 100 Smith 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 Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#20 of 100 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Smith County

-85% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Ailanthus altissima

Ailanthus

Very Common1.41 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common1.37 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common1.22 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common0.37 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Very Common0.36 obs.

Trifolium incarnatum

Crimson Clover

Common0.35 obs.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Common0.32 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Common0.23 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Golden Cassia

Common0.16 obs.

Enoclerus ichneumoneus

Common0.06 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-Orange

Common0.01 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-74%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Smith County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Smith County

Importance: 0.80

72 species

-85% vs. current

Gordonsville

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-86% vs. current

Carthage

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+22% vs. current

Carthage

Importance: 0.60

7 species

+57% vs. current

Lancaster

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-86% vs. current

Sebowisha

Importance: 0.50

41 species

-73% vs. current

Lancaster Hill

Importance: 0.50

35 species

-69% vs. current

Brush Creek

Importance: 0.50

22 species

-50% 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 Smith County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-74%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Smith County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Smith County

Importance: 0.80

72 species

-85% vs. current

Gordonsville

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-86% vs. current

Carthage

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+22% vs. current

Carthage

Importance: 0.60

7 species

+57% vs. current

Lancaster

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-86% vs. current

Sebowisha

Importance: 0.50

41 species

-73% vs. current

Lancaster Hill

Importance: 0.50

35 species

-69% vs. current

Brush Creek

Importance: 0.50

22 species

-50% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Ailanthus altissima

Ailanthus

Very Common1.41 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common1.37 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common1.22 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common0.37 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Very Common0.36 obs.

Trifolium incarnatum

Crimson Clover

Common0.35 obs.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Common0.32 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Common0.23 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Golden Cassia

Common0.16 obs.

Enoclerus ichneumoneus

Common0.06 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-Orange

Common0.01 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 Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#20 of 100 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Smith County

-85% species diversity