Jefferson County
Ecosystem Overview
The Jefferson County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in jefferson county, tennessee, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Roberts Pond, Jefferson County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 jefferson county County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Botrypus virginianus
Virginia Grapefern
Sassafras albidum
White Sassafras
Sherardia arvensis
field madder
Andersonglossum virginianum
Argiope aurantia
Yellow Garden Spider
Melanoplus differentialis
Differential Grasshopper
Trillium grandiflorum
Large-Flower Trillium
Melanerpes carolinus
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Sceloporus undulatus
Spear's Prairie Lizard [speari]
Tamias striatus
eastern chipmunk
Toxicodendron radicans
poison ivy
Anaxyrus americanus
American Toad
Erythronium americanum
trout-lily
Fraxinus quadrangulata
blue ash
Albizia julibrissin
Siris
Dicentra cucullaria
turkey-corn
Campsis radicans
Trumpetvine
Rabidosa rabida
Rabid Wolf Spider
Eacles imperialis
Imperial Moth
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Jefferson County
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Regional Wildlife Network
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