Murfreesboro

Ecosystem Overview

The Murfreesboro ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 78 taxonomic genera. Located in Rutherford County, Tennessee, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Rutherford County nearby has 20% more documented species, Murfreesboro offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 Rutherford County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Rutherford County

-20% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common4 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common2 obs.

Schistocerca americana

American Bird Locust

Very Common2 obs.

Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Very Common2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common2 obs.

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Common2 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common2 obs.

Artace cribrarius

Common2 obs.

Sherardia arvensis

field madder

Common2 obs.

Choephora fungorum

Common2 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Occasional1 obs.

Cotinis nitida

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Panopoda rufimargo

Red-Lined Panopoda Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Palthis angulalis

Dark-Spotted Palthis Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Anticarsia gemmatalis

Velvetbean Caterpillar Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

Neoconocephalus triops

Broad-tipped Conehead

Rare1 obs.

Epicauta funebris

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Rutherford County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Rutherford County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-20% vs. current

Smyrna

Importance: 0.32

6 species

+1233% vs. current

La Vergne

Importance: 0.27

19 species

+321% vs. current

Walterhill

Importance: 0.23

1 species

+7900% 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 Rutherford County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Rutherford County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Rutherford County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-20% vs. current

Smyrna

Importance: 0.32

6 species

+1233% vs. current

La Vergne

Importance: 0.27

19 species

+321% vs. current

Walterhill

Importance: 0.23

1 species

+7900% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Rutherford County

-20% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common4 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common2 obs.

Schistocerca americana

American Bird Locust

Very Common2 obs.

Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Very Common2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common2 obs.

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Common2 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common2 obs.

Artace cribrarius

Common2 obs.

Sherardia arvensis

field madder

Common2 obs.

Choephora fungorum

Common2 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Occasional1 obs.

Cotinis nitida

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Panopoda rufimargo

Red-Lined Panopoda Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Palthis angulalis

Dark-Spotted Palthis Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Anticarsia gemmatalis

Velvetbean Caterpillar Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

Neoconocephalus triops

Broad-tipped Conehead

Rare1 obs.

Epicauta funebris

Rare1 obs.

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