Minor Hill

Ecosystem Overview

The Minor Hill ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 9 taxonomic genera. Located in Giles County, Tennessee, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Giles County nearby has 87% more documented species, Minor Hill offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #31 for species diversity among 100 Giles County County natural areas, placing it in the 69th 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

#31

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#31 of 100 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Giles County

-87% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Carya glabra

Red Hickory

Very Common0.78 obs.

Acalypha virginica

Wax Balls

Very Common0.27 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Very Common0.05 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.01 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Very Common0.01 obs.

Asarum canadense

Wild Ginger

Common0.01 obs.

Lobelia siphilitica

Blue Lobelia

Common0 obs.

Rudbeckia triloba

Browneyed Susan

Common0 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Common0 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Common0 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-76%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Giles County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Giles County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-87% vs. current

Pulaski

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-87% vs. current

Elkton

Importance: 0.70

25 species

-60% vs. current

Lynnville

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+400% vs. current

Pulaski

Importance: 0.60

9 species

+11% vs. current

Brick Church

Importance: 0.50

46 species

-78% vs. current

Beech Hill

Importance: 0.50

45 species

-78% vs. current

Diana

Importance: 0.50

44 species

-77% 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 Giles County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Carya glabra

Red Hickory

Very Common0.78 obs.

Acalypha virginica

Wax Balls

Very Common0.27 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Very Common0.05 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.01 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Very Common0.01 obs.

Asarum canadense

Wild Ginger

Common0.01 obs.

Lobelia siphilitica

Blue Lobelia

Common0 obs.

Rudbeckia triloba

Browneyed Susan

Common0 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Common0 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Common0 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-76%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Giles County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Giles County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-87% vs. current

Pulaski

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-87% vs. current

Elkton

Importance: 0.70

25 species

-60% vs. current

Lynnville

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+400% vs. current

Pulaski

Importance: 0.60

9 species

+11% vs. current

Brick Church

Importance: 0.50

46 species

-78% vs. current

Beech Hill

Importance: 0.50

45 species

-78% vs. current

Diana

Importance: 0.50

44 species

-77% 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

#31

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#31 of 100 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Giles County

-87% species diversity