Benton County
Ecosystem Overview
The Benton County ecosystem supports 24 documented wildlife species across 24 taxonomic genera. Located in benton county, tennessee, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Big Sandy, Benton County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 benton county County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.
Dasypus novemcinctus
nine-banded armadillo
Spiranthes vernalis
Spring Ladies'-Tresses
Castianeira descripta
Redspotted Antmimic
Calocera cornea
Small Stagshorn
Dichanthelium laxiflorum
soft-tuft panic grass
Passiflora incarnata
maypop
Quercus falcata
Southern Red Oak
Teucrium canadense
Wood Sage
Clitoria mariana
butterfly-pea
Lackeya multiflora
Boykin's Clusterpea
Prunus serotina
rum cherry, black cherry
Coreopsis major
greater tickseed
Lactuca canadensis
Devil'S Weed
Veronica officinalis
Common speedwell
Utricularia gibba
Humped Bladderwort
Justicia lanceolata
Dibolia borealis
Microstegium vimineum
Nepalese browntop
Viola palmata
crowfoot violet
Scutellaria parvula
Small Skullcap
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Regional Wildlife Network
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