Williamson County

Ecosystem Overview

The Williamson County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Williamson 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 Franklin, Williamson County hosts 61% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 8 Williamson County County natural areas, placing it in the 63th 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 8 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Franklin

+61% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Plethodon dorsalis

Northern Zigzag Salamander

Very Common27 obs.

Phidippus putnami

Very Common21 obs.

Hentzia mitrata

Very Common15 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Very Common14 obs.

Eurycea lucifuga

Cave Salamander

Very Common14 obs.

Paraphidippus aurantius

jumping spiders

Common12 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Common12 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common11 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common11 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common11 obs.

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Common11 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional10 obs.

Sceloporus undulatus

Spear's Prairie Lizard [speari]

Occasional9 obs.

Jikradia olitoria

Coppery Leafhopper

Occasional9 obs.

Entylia carinata

Keeled Treehopper

Occasional7 obs.

Pantherophis spiloides

Gray Rat Snake

Occasional6 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Occasional6 obs.

Naphrys pulex

Rare6 obs.

Cyclosa turbinata

Trashline orbweaver

Rare6 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+138%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Williamson County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Franklin

Importance: 0.43

62 species

+61% vs. current

Brentwood

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Nolensville

Importance: 0.28

18 species

+456% vs. current

Thompson's Station

Importance: 0.25

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Shadow Creek

in Brentwood

Importance: 0.20

100 species

0% vs. current

Wetherbrooke

in Brentwood

Importance: 0.20

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Courtside

in Brentwood

Importance: 0.20

5 species

+1900% 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 Williamson County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+138%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Williamson County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Franklin

Importance: 0.43

62 species

+61% vs. current

Brentwood

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Nolensville

Importance: 0.28

18 species

+456% vs. current

Thompson's Station

Importance: 0.25

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Shadow Creek

in Brentwood

Importance: 0.20

100 species

0% vs. current

Wetherbrooke

in Brentwood

Importance: 0.20

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Courtside

in Brentwood

Importance: 0.20

5 species

+1900% 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 8 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Franklin

+61% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Plethodon dorsalis

Northern Zigzag Salamander

Very Common27 obs.

Phidippus putnami

Very Common21 obs.

Hentzia mitrata

Very Common15 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Very Common14 obs.

Eurycea lucifuga

Cave Salamander

Very Common14 obs.

Paraphidippus aurantius

jumping spiders

Common12 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Common12 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common11 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common11 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common11 obs.

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Common11 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional10 obs.

Sceloporus undulatus

Spear's Prairie Lizard [speari]

Occasional9 obs.

Jikradia olitoria

Coppery Leafhopper

Occasional9 obs.

Entylia carinata

Keeled Treehopper

Occasional7 obs.

Pantherophis spiloides

Gray Rat Snake

Occasional6 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Occasional6 obs.

Naphrys pulex

Rare6 obs.

Cyclosa turbinata

Trashline orbweaver

Rare6 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare6 obs.

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