Henry Horton State Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Henry Horton State Park ecosystem supports 52 documented wildlife species across 51 taxonomic genera. Located in Marshall County, Tennessee, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Marshall County nearby has 34% more documented species, Henry Horton State Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #24 for species diversity among 100 Marshall County County natural areas, placing it in the 76th 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

#24

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#24 of 100 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Marshall County

-34% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.

Gomphurus crassus

Handsome Clubtail

Very Common3 obs.

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Orchesella celsa

Very Common3 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common3 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common2.99 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

Ebony Spleenwort

Very Common2 obs.

Nemophila aphylla

Common2 obs.

Frasera caroliniensis

American Columbo

Common2 obs.

Urtica chamaedryoides

Heart-Leaf Nettle

Common2 obs.

Lebia tricolor

Common2 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common1.23 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Common1.11 obs.

Ageratina altissima

Richweed

Occasional1.09 obs.

Sedum pulchellum

Occasional1 obs.

Deltochilum gibbosum

Occasional1 obs.

Choctella cumminsi

Occasional1 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Occasional1 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Occasional1 obs.

Cambarunio taeniatus

Rare1 obs.

Microstegium vimineum

Nepal Grass

Rare1 obs.

Carex jamesii

James' Sedge

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-4%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Marshall County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Marshall County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-34% vs. current

Lewisburg

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-33% vs. current

Chapel Hill

Importance: 0.70

64 species

-19% vs. current

Cornersville

Importance: 0.70

46 species

+13% vs. current

Bufford Ellington Golf Course

in Chapel Hill

Importance: 0.60

46 species

+13% vs. current

Lewisburg

Importance: 0.60

22 species

+136% vs. current

Ellington Airport

Importance: 0.60

13 species

+300% vs. current

Delina

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-35% 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 Marshall County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-4%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Marshall County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Marshall County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-34% vs. current

Lewisburg

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-33% vs. current

Chapel Hill

Importance: 0.70

64 species

-19% vs. current

Cornersville

Importance: 0.70

46 species

+13% vs. current

Bufford Ellington Golf Course

in Chapel Hill

Importance: 0.60

46 species

+13% vs. current

Lewisburg

Importance: 0.60

22 species

+136% vs. current

Ellington Airport

Importance: 0.60

13 species

+300% vs. current

Delina

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-35% 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

#24

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#24 of 100 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Marshall County

-34% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.

Gomphurus crassus

Handsome Clubtail

Very Common3 obs.

No image

Orchesella celsa

Very Common3 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common3 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common2.99 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

Ebony Spleenwort

Very Common2 obs.

Nemophila aphylla

Common2 obs.

Frasera caroliniensis

American Columbo

Common2 obs.

Urtica chamaedryoides

Heart-Leaf Nettle

Common2 obs.

Lebia tricolor

Common2 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common1.23 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Common1.11 obs.

Ageratina altissima

Richweed

Occasional1.09 obs.

Sedum pulchellum

Occasional1 obs.

Deltochilum gibbosum

Occasional1 obs.

Choctella cumminsi

Occasional1 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Occasional1 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Occasional1 obs.

Cambarunio taeniatus

Rare1 obs.

Microstegium vimineum

Nepal Grass

Rare1 obs.

Carex jamesii

James' Sedge

Rare1 obs.

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