Memphis

Ecosystem Overview

The Memphis ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in Tennessee, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #53 for species diversity among 293 Tennessee natural areas, placing it in the 82th 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

#53

Regional Rank

Out of 293 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#53 of 293 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Tennessee

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common140 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common109 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Very Common81 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common76 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common72 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Common70 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Common69 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Common67 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common66 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Common65 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common58 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional54 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional53 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional53 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Occasional52 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Occasional51 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional51 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Rare50 obs.

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Rare50 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare50 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Tennessee

Importance: 0.73

100 species

0% vs. current

Nashville-davidson

Importance: 0.65

100 species

0% vs. current

Knoxville

Importance: 0.56

100 species

0% vs. current

Kingsport

Importance: 0.46

56 species

+79% vs. current

Murfreesboro

Importance: 0.45

80 species

+25% vs. current

Jackson

Importance: 0.45

18 species

+456% vs. current

Johnson City

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Clarksville

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% 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 Tennessee.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Tennessee

Importance: 0.73

100 species

0% vs. current

Nashville-davidson

Importance: 0.65

100 species

0% vs. current

Knoxville

Importance: 0.56

100 species

0% vs. current

Kingsport

Importance: 0.46

56 species

+79% vs. current

Murfreesboro

Importance: 0.45

80 species

+25% vs. current

Jackson

Importance: 0.45

18 species

+456% vs. current

Johnson City

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Clarksville

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% 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

#53

Regional Rank

Out of 293 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#53 of 293 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Tennessee

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common140 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common109 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Very Common81 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common76 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common72 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Common70 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Common69 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Common67 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common66 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Common65 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common58 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional54 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional53 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional53 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Occasional52 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Occasional51 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional51 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Rare50 obs.

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Rare50 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare50 obs.

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