Nashville-davidson

Ecosystem Overview

The Nashville-davidson ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Davidson 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 #2 for species diversity among 10 Davidson County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 10 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Davidson County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common37 obs.

Magicicada tredecassini

13-year cicada

Very Common32 obs.

Eurycea cirrigera

Southern Two-lined Salamander

Very Common32 obs.

Vaejovis carolinianus

Very Common27 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Very Common23 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common23 obs.

Plethodon dorsalis

Northern Zigzag Salamander

Common23 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Common22 obs.

Eacles imperialis

Imperial Moth

Common22 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Common22 obs.

Eurycea longicauda

Long-tailed Salamander

Common21 obs.

Archilochus colubris

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Occasional21 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Occasional18 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Occasional17 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Occasional17 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional17 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional17 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Rare16 obs.

Pseudotriton ruber

Red Salamander

Rare16 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare16 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+122%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Davidson County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Davidson County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Lake Wautaga

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Hidden Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Couchville Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Forest Hills

Importance: 0.24

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Oak Hill

Importance: 0.23

100 species

0% vs. current

Oak Hill

Importance: 0.23

100 species

0% vs. current

Wedgewood-houston

in Nashville-davidson

Importance: 0.20

41 species

+144% 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 Davidson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+122%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Davidson County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Davidson County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Lake Wautaga

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Hidden Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Couchville Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Forest Hills

Importance: 0.24

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Oak Hill

Importance: 0.23

100 species

0% vs. current

Oak Hill

Importance: 0.23

100 species

0% vs. current

Wedgewood-houston

in Nashville-davidson

Importance: 0.20

41 species

+144% 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 10 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Davidson County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common37 obs.

Magicicada tredecassini

13-year cicada

Very Common32 obs.

Eurycea cirrigera

Southern Two-lined Salamander

Very Common32 obs.

Vaejovis carolinianus

Very Common27 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Very Common23 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common23 obs.

Plethodon dorsalis

Northern Zigzag Salamander

Common23 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Common22 obs.

Eacles imperialis

Imperial Moth

Common22 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Common22 obs.

Eurycea longicauda

Long-tailed Salamander

Common21 obs.

Archilochus colubris

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Occasional21 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Occasional18 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Occasional17 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Occasional17 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional17 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional17 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Rare16 obs.

Pseudotriton ruber

Red Salamander

Rare16 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare16 obs.

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