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Bristol

Ecosystem Overview

The Bristol ecosystem supports 93 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in sullivan county, tennessee, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Sullivan County nearby has 7% more documented species, Bristol offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 sullivan county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

93
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
90
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
47
Common Species
Frequently observed species
46
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#2
Regional Rank
Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species
Common28 species
Occasional28 species
Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#2 of 4 locations
50th percentile for diversity
vs. Sullivan County
-7% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 93 total documented species.

Anas platyrhynchos

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common3 obs.
Ardea herodias

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common3 obs.
Nerodia sipedon

Nerodia sipedon

Northern Water Snake

Very Common3 obs.
Branta canadensis

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common3 obs.
Erechtites hieraciifolius

Erechtites hieraciifolius

American Fireweed

Very Common2 obs.
Buglossoides arvensis

Buglossoides arvensis

White Ironweed

Common2 obs.
Plathemis lydia

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common2 obs.
Calopteryx maculata

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Common2 obs.
Progne subis

Progne subis

Purple/Southern Martin

Common2 obs.
Phanogomphus lividus

Phanogomphus lividus

Ashy Clubtail

Common2 obs.
Epiphragma solatrix

Epiphragma solatrix

Common1 obs.
Bombus impatiens

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.
Prenolepis imparis

Prenolepis imparis

Small Honey Ant

Occasional1 obs.
Actias luna

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Occasional1 obs.
Boisea trivittata

Boisea trivittata

Occasional1 obs.
Arilus cristatus

Arilus cristatus

Occasional1 obs.
Cryptocercus wrighti

Cryptocercus wrighti

Occasional1 obs.
Papilio glaucus

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare1 obs.
Udea rubigalis

Udea rubigalis

Celery Leaftier Moth

Rare1 obs.
Andrognathus corticarius

Andrognathus corticarius

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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