Hendersonville

Ecosystem Overview

The Hendersonville ecosystem supports 51 documented wildlife species across 50 taxonomic genera. Located in Sumner County, Tennessee, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Sumner County nearby has 49% more documented species, Hendersonville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 Sumner 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 Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Sumner County

-49% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 51 total documented species.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Very Common2 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Very Common1 obs.

Psychomorpha epimenis

Grapevine Epimenis Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Mecynogea lemniscata

orb weavers

Very Common1 obs.

Armadillidium nasatum

Common1 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Common1 obs.

Lepomis megalotis

Longear Sunfish

Common1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common1 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Common1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common1 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Occasional1 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Occasional1 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Occasional1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Poa pratensis

smooth meadow-grass

Occasional1 obs.

Carex grayi

Gray'S Bur Sedge

Occasional1 obs.

Ornithogalum umbellatum

Nap-At-Noon

Rare1 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

American Jumpseed

Rare1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+46%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Sumner County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Sumner County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-49% vs. current

Gallatin

Importance: 0.36

4 species

+1175% vs. current

Mitchellville

Importance: 0.21

1 species

+5000% 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 Sumner County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+46%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Sumner County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Sumner County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-49% vs. current

Gallatin

Importance: 0.36

4 species

+1175% vs. current

Mitchellville

Importance: 0.21

1 species

+5000% 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 Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Sumner County

-49% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 51 total documented species.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Very Common2 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Very Common1 obs.

Psychomorpha epimenis

Grapevine Epimenis Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Mecynogea lemniscata

orb weavers

Very Common1 obs.

Armadillidium nasatum

Common1 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Common1 obs.

Lepomis megalotis

Longear Sunfish

Common1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common1 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Common1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common1 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Occasional1 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Occasional1 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Occasional1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Poa pratensis

smooth meadow-grass

Occasional1 obs.

Carex grayi

Gray'S Bur Sedge

Occasional1 obs.

Ornithogalum umbellatum

Nap-At-Noon

Rare1 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

American Jumpseed

Rare1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare1 obs.

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