Gatlinburg
Ecosystem Overview
The Gatlinburg ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in sevier 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. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 sevier county County natural areas, placing it in the 80th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Spizella passerina
Chipping Sparrow
Corbicula fluminea
asian clam
Marmota monax
Waldmurmeltier
Megacopta cribraria
Magnolia tripetala
Umbrella Magnolia
Macaria pustularia
Lesser Maple Spanworm Moth
Liriodendron tulipifera
Tulip Poplar
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Houstonia purpurea
Harmonia axyridis
Harlequin ladybird
Tachycineta bicolor
Tree/Violet-Green Swallow
Quiscalus quiscula
Common Grackle
Haemorhous mexicanus
House Finch
Epargyreus clarus
Silver-Spotted Skipper
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Rhinichthys obtusus
Western Blacknose Dace
Armadillidium nasatum
Vespula maculifrons
Eastern Yellowjacket
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Sevier County
Discover 4 other wildlife-rich locations near Gatlinburg. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Gatlinburgwithin Sevier County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.