Chickasaw

Ecosystem Overview

The Chickasaw ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 68 taxonomic genera. Located in Chester County, Tennessee, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Chester County, Chickasaw hosts 3% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 59 Chester County County natural areas, placing it in the 98th 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 59 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 59 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Chester County

+3% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Coreopsis major

Forest Tickseed

Very Common6 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Very Common4 obs.

Helianthus microcephalus

Woodland Sunflower

Very Common3 obs.

Brasenia schreberi

Watershield

Very Common3 obs.

Euphorbia corollata

American Spurge

Very Common3 obs.

Stylosanthes biflora

Sidebeak Pencil-Flower

Common3 obs.

Asclepias variegata

White Milkweed

Common2 obs.

Coreopsis pubescens

Common2 obs.

Aureolaria pectinata

Common2 obs.

Ruellia caroliniensis

Common2 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Common2 obs.

Acris gryllus

Southern Cricket Frog

Occasional2 obs.

Malaxis unifolia

Green Malaxis

Occasional2 obs.

Oxydendrum arboreum

Sourwood

Occasional2 obs.

Impatiens capensis

Snapweed

Occasional2 obs.

Asclepias amplexicaulis

Sand Milkweed

Occasional2 obs.

Corylus americana

Hazel

Occasional2 obs.

Ilex opaca

White Holly

Rare2 obs.

Quercus stellata

Iron Oak

Rare2 obs.

Euonymus americanus

Bursting-Heart

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+105%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Chester County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Chester County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

+3% vs. current

Henderson

Importance: 0.70

78 species

+3% vs. current

Enville

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+789% vs. current

Henderson

Importance: 0.60

16 species

+400% vs. current

Deanburg

Importance: 0.50

80 species

0% vs. current

Gene Record Memorial Park

Importance: 0.50

22 species

+264% vs. current

Sanford Hill

Importance: 0.50

16 species

+400% vs. current

Hickory Corners

Importance: 0.50

11 species

+627% 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 Chester County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Coreopsis major

Forest Tickseed

Very Common6 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Very Common4 obs.

Helianthus microcephalus

Woodland Sunflower

Very Common3 obs.

Brasenia schreberi

Watershield

Very Common3 obs.

Euphorbia corollata

American Spurge

Very Common3 obs.

Stylosanthes biflora

Sidebeak Pencil-Flower

Common3 obs.

Asclepias variegata

White Milkweed

Common2 obs.

Coreopsis pubescens

Common2 obs.

Aureolaria pectinata

Common2 obs.

Ruellia caroliniensis

Common2 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Common2 obs.

Acris gryllus

Southern Cricket Frog

Occasional2 obs.

Malaxis unifolia

Green Malaxis

Occasional2 obs.

Oxydendrum arboreum

Sourwood

Occasional2 obs.

Impatiens capensis

Snapweed

Occasional2 obs.

Asclepias amplexicaulis

Sand Milkweed

Occasional2 obs.

Corylus americana

Hazel

Occasional2 obs.

Ilex opaca

White Holly

Rare2 obs.

Quercus stellata

Iron Oak

Rare2 obs.

Euonymus americanus

Bursting-Heart

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+105%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Chester County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Chester County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

+3% vs. current

Henderson

Importance: 0.70

78 species

+3% vs. current

Enville

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+789% vs. current

Henderson

Importance: 0.60

16 species

+400% vs. current

Deanburg

Importance: 0.50

80 species

0% vs. current

Gene Record Memorial Park

Importance: 0.50

22 species

+264% vs. current

Sanford Hill

Importance: 0.50

16 species

+400% vs. current

Hickory Corners

Importance: 0.50

11 species

+627% 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 59 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 59 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Chester County

+3% species diversity