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Pigeon Forge

Ecosystem Overview

The Pigeon Forge ecosystem supports 38 documented wildlife species across 38 taxonomic genera. Located in sevier county, tennessee, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Sevier County nearby has 62% more documented species, Pigeon Forge offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 5 sevier county County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

38
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
38
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
20
Common Species
Frequently observed species
18
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#5
Regional Rank
Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species
Common12 species
Occasional11 species
Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#5 of 5 locations
0th percentile for diversity
vs. Sevier County
-62% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 38 total documented species.

Corbicula fluminea

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Very Common6 obs.
Anas platyrhynchos

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common5 obs.
Branta canadensis

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common4 obs.
Ardea herodias

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common4 obs.
Chelydra serpentina

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Very Common2 obs.
Apalone spinifera

Apalone spinifera

spiny softshell turtle

Common2 obs.
Melospiza melodia

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common2 obs.
Mimus polyglottos

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common2 obs.
Oxidus gracilis

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Common1 obs.
Dynastes tityus

Dynastes tityus

Common1 obs.
Polistes metricus

Polistes metricus

Common1 obs.
Bombus impatiens

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.
Apis mellifera

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.
Corydalus cornutus

Corydalus cornutus

Occasional1 obs.
Papilio glaucus

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.
Epargyreus clarus

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional1 obs.
Graphocephala versuta

Graphocephala versuta

Occasional1 obs.
Platycryptus undatus

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Rare1 obs.
Felis catus

Felis catus

Domestic Cat

Rare1 obs.
Marmota monax

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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