Springfield

Ecosystem Overview

The Springfield ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Robertson County, Tennessee, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Robertson County nearby has 85% more documented species, Springfield offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 5 Robertson County County natural areas, placing it in the 40th 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 Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 5 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. Robertson County

-85% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Eurycea lucifuga

Cave Salamander

Very Common2 obs.

Eurycea cirrigera

Southern Two-lined Salamander

Very Common2 obs.

Houstonia pusilla

Very Common2 obs.

Brachycybe lecontii

Very Common1 obs.

Colletes inaequalis

Unequal Cellophane Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Cambarus graysoni

Twospot Crayfish

Common1 obs.

Lithobates sphenocephalus

Southern Leopard Frog

Common1 obs.

Plethodon dorsalis

Northern Zigzag Salamander

Common1 obs.

Plethodon glutinosus

Northern Slimy Salamander

Common1 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common1 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Forest Phlox

Occasional1 obs.

Phacelia bipinnatifida

Occasional1 obs.

Hentzia mitrata

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-59%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Robertson County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Robertson County

Importance: 0.39

91 species

-85% vs. current

Adams

Importance: 0.25

12 species

+17% vs. current

Greenbrier

Importance: 0.25

8 species

+75% vs. current

Coopertown

Importance: 0.24

26 species

-46% 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 Robertson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-59%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Robertson County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Robertson County

Importance: 0.39

91 species

-85% vs. current

Adams

Importance: 0.25

12 species

+17% vs. current

Greenbrier

Importance: 0.25

8 species

+75% vs. current

Coopertown

Importance: 0.24

26 species

-46% 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 Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 5 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. Robertson County

-85% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Eurycea lucifuga

Cave Salamander

Very Common2 obs.

Eurycea cirrigera

Southern Two-lined Salamander

Very Common2 obs.

Houstonia pusilla

Very Common2 obs.

Brachycybe lecontii

Very Common1 obs.

Colletes inaequalis

Unequal Cellophane Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Cambarus graysoni

Twospot Crayfish

Common1 obs.

Lithobates sphenocephalus

Southern Leopard Frog

Common1 obs.

Plethodon dorsalis

Northern Zigzag Salamander

Common1 obs.

Plethodon glutinosus

Northern Slimy Salamander

Common1 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common1 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Forest Phlox

Occasional1 obs.

Phacelia bipinnatifida

Occasional1 obs.

Hentzia mitrata

Occasional1 obs.

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