Collegedale

Ecosystem Overview

The Collegedale ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Hamilton 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. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 13 Hamilton County County natural areas, placing it in the 77th 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 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 13 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Hamilton County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Very Common4 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common4 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common4 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Very Common4 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common4 obs.

Polistes exclamans

Common3 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common3 obs.

Urbanus proteus

Long-tailed Skipper

Common3 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common3 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese privet

Common3 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common3 obs.

Pantherophis spiloides

Gray Rat Snake

Occasional3 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Occasional3 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional2 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional2 obs.

Lithobates sphenocephalus

Southern Leopard Frog

Occasional2 obs.

Campostoma anomalum

Central Stoneroller

Rare2 obs.

Cambarus girardianus

Tanback Crayfish

Rare2 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+156%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hamilton County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Hamilton County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Boston Branch Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

South Chickamauga Creek

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Rainbow Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Shirley Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Soddy-daisy

Importance: 0.30

40 species

+150% vs. current

Signal Mountain

Importance: 0.29

100 species

0% vs. current

Lookout Mountain

Importance: 0.27

63 species

+59% 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 Hamilton County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+156%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hamilton County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Hamilton County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Boston Branch Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

South Chickamauga Creek

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Rainbow Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Shirley Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Soddy-daisy

Importance: 0.30

40 species

+150% vs. current

Signal Mountain

Importance: 0.29

100 species

0% vs. current

Lookout Mountain

Importance: 0.27

63 species

+59% 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 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 13 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Hamilton County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Very Common4 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common4 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common4 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Very Common4 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common4 obs.

Polistes exclamans

Common3 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common3 obs.

Urbanus proteus

Long-tailed Skipper

Common3 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common3 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese privet

Common3 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common3 obs.

Pantherophis spiloides

Gray Rat Snake

Occasional3 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Occasional3 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional2 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional2 obs.

Lithobates sphenocephalus

Southern Leopard Frog

Occasional2 obs.

Campostoma anomalum

Central Stoneroller

Rare2 obs.

Cambarus girardianus

Tanback Crayfish

Rare2 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare2 obs.

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