Monteagle

Ecosystem Overview

The Monteagle ecosystem supports 50 documented wildlife species across 46 taxonomic genera. Located in Tennessee, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Tennessee nearby has 50% more documented species, Monteagle offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #93 for species diversity among 293 Tennessee natural areas, placing it in the 68th 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

#93

Regional Rank

Out of 293 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#93 of 293 locations

68th percentile for diversity

vs. Tennessee

-50% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.

Scolecocampa liburna

Very Common3 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Very Common2 obs.

Lathyrus latifolius

Perennial pea

Very Common2 obs.

Hypericum gentianoides

Pineweed

Very Common2 obs.

Dynastes tityus

Very Common2 obs.

Coprinellus disseminatus

Fairy Inkcap

Common1 obs.

Polites themistocles

Tawny-Edged Skipper

Common1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Microcrambus elegans

Elegant Grass-Veneer Moth

Common1 obs.

Oxydendrum arboreum

sourwood

Common1 obs.

Dialysis rufithorax

Common1 obs.

Dolomedes tenebrosus

Occasional1 obs.

Hypoxis hirsuta

yellow star-grass

Occasional1 obs.

Juncus coriaceus

Occasional1 obs.

Chamaelirium luteum

blazingstar

Occasional1 obs.

Dichanthelium commutatum

Occasional1 obs.

Hermetia illucens

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Rare1 obs.

Somatochlora tenebrosa

Clamp-tipped Emerald

Rare1 obs.

Typocerus deceptus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-39%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Tennessee

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-50% vs. current

Nashville-davidson

Importance: 0.65

100 species

-50% vs. current

Memphis

Importance: 0.62

100 species

-50% vs. current

Knoxville

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-50% vs. current

Kingsport

Importance: 0.46

56 species

-11% vs. current

Murfreesboro

Importance: 0.45

80 species

-37% vs. current

Jackson

Importance: 0.45

18 species

+178% vs. current

Johnson City

Importance: 0.45

100 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 Tennessee.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-39%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Tennessee

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-50% vs. current

Nashville-davidson

Importance: 0.65

100 species

-50% vs. current

Memphis

Importance: 0.62

100 species

-50% vs. current

Knoxville

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-50% vs. current

Kingsport

Importance: 0.46

56 species

-11% vs. current

Murfreesboro

Importance: 0.45

80 species

-37% vs. current

Jackson

Importance: 0.45

18 species

+178% vs. current

Johnson City

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-50% 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

#93

Regional Rank

Out of 293 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#93 of 293 locations

68th percentile for diversity

vs. Tennessee

-50% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.

Scolecocampa liburna

Very Common3 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Very Common2 obs.

Lathyrus latifolius

Perennial pea

Very Common2 obs.

Hypericum gentianoides

Pineweed

Very Common2 obs.

Dynastes tityus

Very Common2 obs.

Coprinellus disseminatus

Fairy Inkcap

Common1 obs.

Polites themistocles

Tawny-Edged Skipper

Common1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Microcrambus elegans

Elegant Grass-Veneer Moth

Common1 obs.

Oxydendrum arboreum

sourwood

Common1 obs.

Dialysis rufithorax

Common1 obs.

Dolomedes tenebrosus

Occasional1 obs.

Hypoxis hirsuta

yellow star-grass

Occasional1 obs.

Juncus coriaceus

Occasional1 obs.

Chamaelirium luteum

blazingstar

Occasional1 obs.

Dichanthelium commutatum

Occasional1 obs.

Hermetia illucens

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Rare1 obs.

Somatochlora tenebrosa

Clamp-tipped Emerald

Rare1 obs.

Typocerus deceptus

Rare1 obs.

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