Rutherford County

Ecosystem Overview

The Rutherford County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 86 taxonomic genera. Located in Rutherford 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 Murfreesboro, Rutherford County hosts 25% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Rutherford County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Murfreesboro

+25% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Dasistoma macrophyllum

Very Common11 obs.

Hypericum frondosum

cedar-glade St. John's-wort

Very Common11 obs.

Astragalus tennesseensis

Very Common11 obs.

Helianthus hirsutus

Bristly Sunflower

Very Common11 obs.

Pediomelum subacaule

Very Common11 obs.

Dalea gattingeri

Common10 obs.

Liparis liliifolia

Brown Widelip Orchid

Common10 obs.

Lobelia gattingeri

Common9 obs.

Symphyotrichum shortii

Short's aster

Common9 obs.

Quercus muehlenbergii

Chinkapin Oak

Common8 obs.

Frasera caroliniensis

American columbo

Common8 obs.

Leavenworthia stylosa

Occasional8 obs.

Verbesina virginica

frostweed

Occasional7 obs.

Frangula caroliniana

Carolina buckthorn

Occasional7 obs.

Echinacea simulata

Occasional6 obs.

Hypericum sphaerocarpum

round-seed St. John's-wort

Occasional6 obs.

Matelea carolinensis

Occasional6 obs.

Packera anonyma

small ragwort

Rare6 obs.

Euphorbia corollata

American Spurge

Rare6 obs.

Salvia lyrata

lyre-leaf sage

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+270%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Rutherford County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Murfreesboro

Importance: 0.45

80 species

+25% vs. current

Smyrna

Importance: 0.32

6 species

+1567% vs. current

La Vergne

Importance: 0.27

19 species

+426% vs. current

Walterhill

Importance: 0.23

1 species

+9900% vs. current

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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 Rutherford County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+270%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Rutherford County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Murfreesboro

Importance: 0.45

80 species

+25% vs. current

Smyrna

Importance: 0.32

6 species

+1567% vs. current

La Vergne

Importance: 0.27

19 species

+426% vs. current

Walterhill

Importance: 0.23

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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Murfreesboro

+25% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Dasistoma macrophyllum

Very Common11 obs.

Hypericum frondosum

cedar-glade St. John's-wort

Very Common11 obs.

Astragalus tennesseensis

Very Common11 obs.

Helianthus hirsutus

Bristly Sunflower

Very Common11 obs.

Pediomelum subacaule

Very Common11 obs.

Dalea gattingeri

Common10 obs.

Liparis liliifolia

Brown Widelip Orchid

Common10 obs.

Lobelia gattingeri

Common9 obs.

Symphyotrichum shortii

Short's aster

Common9 obs.

Quercus muehlenbergii

Chinkapin Oak

Common8 obs.

Frasera caroliniensis

American columbo

Common8 obs.

Leavenworthia stylosa

Occasional8 obs.

Verbesina virginica

frostweed

Occasional7 obs.

Frangula caroliniana

Carolina buckthorn

Occasional7 obs.

Echinacea simulata

Occasional6 obs.

Hypericum sphaerocarpum

round-seed St. John's-wort

Occasional6 obs.

Matelea carolinensis

Occasional6 obs.

Packera anonyma

small ragwort

Rare6 obs.

Euphorbia corollata

American Spurge

Rare6 obs.

Salvia lyrata

lyre-leaf sage

Rare6 obs.

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