Lookout Mountain
Ecosystem Overview
The Lookout Mountain ecosystem supports 63 documented wildlife species across 58 taxonomic genera. Located in hamilton county, tennessee, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Hamilton County nearby has 37% more documented species, Lookout Mountain offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 13 hamilton county County natural areas, placing it in the 69th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.
Tsuga canadensis
Canada Hemlock
Campsis radicans
Trumpetvine
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Lunaria annua
honesty
Schistocerca americana
American Bird Locust
Lonicera fragrantissima
Sweet breath of spring
Metaxaglaea viatica
Roadside Sallow
Amphipyra pyramidoides
Copper Underwing
Tipula abdominalis
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Plethodon ventralis
Southern Zigzag Salamander
Vespa crabro
hornet
Anasa tristis
Squash Bug
Halysidota tessellaris
Pale Tiger Moth
Prosapia bicincta
Plagodis alcoolaria
Hollow-Spotted Plagodis Moth
Polistes metricus
Leucochrysa pavida
Polistes exclamans
Elytrimitatrix undata
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Hamilton County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Lookout Mountain. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (6 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Lookout Mountainwithin Hamilton County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.