Lake County
Ecosystem Overview
The Lake County ecosystem supports 62 documented wildlife species across 57 taxonomic genera. Located in lake 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. Compared to nearby Tiptonville, Lake County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 lake 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 62 total documented species.
Hottonia inflata
American featherfoil
Sternotherus odoratus
Eastern Musk Turtle
Nerodia rhombifer
diamondback water snake
Pontederia cordata
pickerelweed
Chrysemys dorsalis
Southern Painted Turtle
Saururus cernuus
Lizard'S Tail
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Quiscalus quiscula
Common Grackle
Gleditsia aquatica
swamp-locust
Taxodium distichum
bald-cypress
Elassoma zonatum
Banded Pygmy Sunfish
Poanes viator
Broad-Winged Skipper
Lithobates sphenocephalus
Southern Leopard Frog
Ischnura posita
Fragile Forktail
Pseudemys concinna
River Cooter
Bubo virginianus
Great Horned Owl
Plestiodon fasciatus
Common Five-Lined Skink
Megalodacne fasciata
Pectinatella magnifica
Magnificent Bryozoan
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Regional Wildlife Network
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