Wilson County

Ecosystem Overview

The Wilson County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Wilson 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 Lebanon, Wilson County hosts 525% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Wilson 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. Lebanon

+525% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Dalea gattingeri

Very Common12 obs.

Pediomelum subacaule

Very Common12 obs.

Leavenworthia stylosa

Very Common11 obs.

Grindelia lanceolata

Very Common9 obs.

Echinacea tennesseensis

Tennessee purple-coneflower

Very Common9 obs.

Sedum pulchellum

Common7 obs.

Packera anonyma

small ragwort

Common6 obs.

Stenaria nigricans

diamondflowers

Common6 obs.

Polymnia canadensis

Pale-Flowered Leafcup

Common6 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Common5 obs.

Hypericum sphaerocarpum

round-seed St. John's-wort

Common5 obs.

Forestiera ligustrina

Occasional5 obs.

Paysonia lescurii

Occasional5 obs.

Phemeranthus calcaricus

limestone fameflower

Occasional5 obs.

Erigeron allisonii

Occasional5 obs.

Quercus muehlenbergii

Chinkapin Oak

Occasional5 obs.

Mononeuria patula

Occasional5 obs.

Lithospermum canescens

hoary gromwell

Rare4 obs.

Lithospermum tuberosum

southern stoneseed

Rare4 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Wilson County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Lebanon

Importance: 0.39

16 species

+525% vs. current

Mount Juliet

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Watertown

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Green Hill

Importance: 0.22

3 species

+3233% 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 Wilson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Wilson County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Lebanon

Importance: 0.39

16 species

+525% vs. current

Mount Juliet

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Watertown

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Green Hill

Importance: 0.22

3 species

+3233% 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. Lebanon

+525% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Dalea gattingeri

Very Common12 obs.

Pediomelum subacaule

Very Common12 obs.

Leavenworthia stylosa

Very Common11 obs.

Grindelia lanceolata

Very Common9 obs.

Echinacea tennesseensis

Tennessee purple-coneflower

Very Common9 obs.

Sedum pulchellum

Common7 obs.

Packera anonyma

small ragwort

Common6 obs.

Stenaria nigricans

diamondflowers

Common6 obs.

Polymnia canadensis

Pale-Flowered Leafcup

Common6 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Common5 obs.

Hypericum sphaerocarpum

round-seed St. John's-wort

Common5 obs.

Forestiera ligustrina

Occasional5 obs.

Paysonia lescurii

Occasional5 obs.

Phemeranthus calcaricus

limestone fameflower

Occasional5 obs.

Erigeron allisonii

Occasional5 obs.

Quercus muehlenbergii

Chinkapin Oak

Occasional5 obs.

Mononeuria patula

Occasional5 obs.

Lithospermum canescens

hoary gromwell

Rare4 obs.

Lithospermum tuberosum

southern stoneseed

Rare4 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Rare4 obs.

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