Sumner County

Ecosystem Overview

The Sumner County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Sumner 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. Compared to nearby Hendersonville, Sumner County hosts 96% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Sumner County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Hendersonville

+96% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Very Common4 obs.

Iodanthus pinnatifidus

purple rocket

Very Common4 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common3 obs.

Plethodon dorsalis

Northern Zigzag Salamander

Very Common3 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common3 obs.

Erigenia bulbosa

pepper-and-salt

Common2 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common2 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common2 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

American Jumpseed

Common2 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Common2 obs.

Trillium cuneatum

Sweet Betsy

Common2 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Occasional2 obs.

Verbesina virginica

frostweed

Occasional2 obs.

Cardamine douglassii

purple cress

Occasional2 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Occasional2 obs.

Euphorbia commutata

Occasional2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional2 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Rare2 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Rare2 obs.

Sceloporus undulatus

Spear's Prairie Lizard [speari]

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+426%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Sumner County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Hendersonville

Importance: 0.36

51 species

+96% vs. current

Gallatin

Importance: 0.36

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Mitchellville

Importance: 0.21

1 species

+9900% 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 Sumner County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+426%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Sumner County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Hendersonville

Importance: 0.36

51 species

+96% vs. current

Gallatin

Importance: 0.36

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Mitchellville

Importance: 0.21

1 species

+9900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Hendersonville

+96% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Very Common4 obs.

Iodanthus pinnatifidus

purple rocket

Very Common4 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common3 obs.

Plethodon dorsalis

Northern Zigzag Salamander

Very Common3 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common3 obs.

Erigenia bulbosa

pepper-and-salt

Common2 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common2 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common2 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

American Jumpseed

Common2 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Common2 obs.

Trillium cuneatum

Sweet Betsy

Common2 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Occasional2 obs.

Verbesina virginica

frostweed

Occasional2 obs.

Cardamine douglassii

purple cress

Occasional2 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Occasional2 obs.

Euphorbia commutata

Occasional2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional2 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Rare2 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Rare2 obs.

Sceloporus undulatus

Spear's Prairie Lizard [speari]

Rare2 obs.

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