Nashville

Ecosystem Overview

The Nashville ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in Washington County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Washington County nearby has 79% more documented species, Nashville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #21 for species diversity among 100 Washington County County natural areas, placing it in the 79th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#21

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#21 of 100 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Washington County

-79% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common8 obs.

Spiraea japonica

Japanese Spiraea

Very Common2 obs.

Veronica peregrina

Neckweed

Very Common1 obs.

Chordeiles minor

Common Nighthawk

Very Common1 obs.

Aegopodium podagraria

Ashweed

Very Common1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Common1 obs.

Kerria japonica

Kerria

Common1 obs.

Philadelphus coronarius

Mock Orange

Common1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Common1 obs.

Calosoma sayi

Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Kildeer

Occasional1 obs.

Arenaria serpyllifolia

Thymeleaf Sandwort

Occasional1 obs.

Acer saccharinum

Soft Maple

Occasional0.94 obs.

Frasera caroliniensis

American Columbo

Occasional0.04 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Occasional0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washington County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Washington County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-79% vs. current

Okawville

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-80% vs. current

Addieville

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+23% vs. current

Venedy

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+45% vs. current

Oakdale

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+167% vs. current

Ashley

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+700% vs. current

Hoyleton

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+700% vs. current

Radom

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+700% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Washington County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common8 obs.

Spiraea japonica

Japanese Spiraea

Very Common2 obs.

Veronica peregrina

Neckweed

Very Common1 obs.

Chordeiles minor

Common Nighthawk

Very Common1 obs.

Aegopodium podagraria

Ashweed

Very Common1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Common1 obs.

Kerria japonica

Kerria

Common1 obs.

Philadelphus coronarius

Mock Orange

Common1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Common1 obs.

Calosoma sayi

Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Kildeer

Occasional1 obs.

Arenaria serpyllifolia

Thymeleaf Sandwort

Occasional1 obs.

Acer saccharinum

Soft Maple

Occasional0.94 obs.

Frasera caroliniensis

American Columbo

Occasional0.04 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Occasional0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washington County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Washington County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-79% vs. current

Okawville

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-80% vs. current

Addieville

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+23% vs. current

Venedy

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+45% vs. current

Oakdale

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+167% vs. current

Ashley

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+700% vs. current

Hoyleton

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+700% vs. current

Radom

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+700% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#21

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#21 of 100 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Washington County

-79% species diversity