Pleasant View

Ecosystem Overview

The Pleasant View ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in Cheatham County, Tennessee, 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 Cheatham County nearby has 81% more documented species, Pleasant View offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 Cheatham County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Cheatham County

-81% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Magicicada septendecim

Decim Periodical Cicada

Very Common7 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common2 obs.

Magicicada cassini

Cassini Periodical Cicada

Very Common2 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Hyalophora cecropia

Cecropia Silkmoth

Very Common1 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Common1 obs.

Microtomus purcis

Common1 obs.

Pseudacris feriarum

Upland Chorus Frog

Common1 obs.

Plethodon dorsalis

Northern Zigzag Salamander

Common1 obs.

Plethodon glutinosus

Northern Slimy Salamander

Common1 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Common1 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Occasional1 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Occasional1 obs.

Houstonia pusilla

Occasional1 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Occasional1 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Occasional1 obs.

Elephantopus carolinianus

Occasional1 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Rare1 obs.

Magicicada septendecula

Decula Periodical Cicada

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Cheatham County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Cheatham County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-81% vs. current

Ashland City

Importance: 0.28

11 species

+73% vs. current

Kingston Springs

Importance: 0.24

2 species

+850% 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 Cheatham County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Cheatham County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Cheatham County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-81% vs. current

Ashland City

Importance: 0.28

11 species

+73% vs. current

Kingston Springs

Importance: 0.24

2 species

+850% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Cheatham County

-81% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Magicicada septendecim

Decim Periodical Cicada

Very Common7 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common2 obs.

Magicicada cassini

Cassini Periodical Cicada

Very Common2 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Hyalophora cecropia

Cecropia Silkmoth

Very Common1 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Common1 obs.

Microtomus purcis

Common1 obs.

Pseudacris feriarum

Upland Chorus Frog

Common1 obs.

Plethodon dorsalis

Northern Zigzag Salamander

Common1 obs.

Plethodon glutinosus

Northern Slimy Salamander

Common1 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Common1 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Occasional1 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Occasional1 obs.

Houstonia pusilla

Occasional1 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Occasional1 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Occasional1 obs.

Elephantopus carolinianus

Occasional1 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Rare1 obs.

Magicicada septendecula

Decula Periodical Cicada

Rare1 obs.

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