Pigeon Forge

Ecosystem Overview

The Pigeon Forge ecosystem supports 38 documented wildlife species across 38 taxonomic genera. Located in Sevier 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. While Sevier County nearby has 62% more documented species, Pigeon Forge offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 5 Sevier County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 5 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Sevier County

-62% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 38 total documented species.

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Very Common6 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common5 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common4 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common4 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Very Common2 obs.

Apalone spinifera

spiny softshell turtle

Common2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common2 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Common1 obs.

Dynastes tityus

Common1 obs.

Polistes metricus

Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Corydalus cornutus

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Graphocephala versuta

Occasional1 obs.

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Rare1 obs.

Felis catus

Domestic Cat

Rare1 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-47%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Sevier County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Sevier County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-62% vs. current

Sevierville

Importance: 0.39

45 species

-16% vs. current

Gatlinburg

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-62% vs. current

Pittman Center

Importance: 0.24

42 species

-10% 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 Sevier County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-47%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Sevier County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Sevier County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-62% vs. current

Sevierville

Importance: 0.39

45 species

-16% vs. current

Gatlinburg

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-62% vs. current

Pittman Center

Importance: 0.24

42 species

-10% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 5 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Sevier County

-62% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 38 total documented species.

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Very Common6 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common5 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common4 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common4 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Very Common2 obs.

Apalone spinifera

spiny softshell turtle

Common2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common2 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Common1 obs.

Dynastes tityus

Common1 obs.

Polistes metricus

Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Corydalus cornutus

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Graphocephala versuta

Occasional1 obs.

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Rare1 obs.

Felis catus

Domestic Cat

Rare1 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Rare1 obs.

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