Clarksville

Ecosystem Overview

The Clarksville ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 73 taxonomic genera. Located in Montgomery County, Tennessee, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Montgomery County, Clarksville hosts 1% more species diversity. This location ranks #82 for species diversity among 100 Montgomery County County natural areas, placing it in the 18th 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

#82

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#82 of 100 locations

18th percentile for diversity

vs. Montgomery County

+1% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Very Common9.84 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-Billed Gull

Very Common6.48 obs.

Trachemys scripta

Slider

Very Common5.17 obs.

Eremophila alpestris

Shorelark

Very Common5.02 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common4.7 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

Mallard

Common3.05 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

White-Throated Sparrow

Common2.96 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Common2.91 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common2.78 obs.

Spinus tristis

American Goldfinch

Common2.53 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-Necked Duck

Common2.2 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-Headed Cowbird

Occasional2.09 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Occasional2.08 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Kildeer

Occasional2.05 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional2.03 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Occasional2 obs.

Morone mississippiensis

Bass

Occasional2 obs.

Calcarius lapponicus

Lapland Bunting

Rare1.89 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Rare1.8 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird

Rare1.78 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+4%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

+1% vs. current

Clarksville

Importance: 0.80

77 species

+4% vs. current

Howell Sisters Farm

Importance: 0.60

80 species

0% vs. current

Outlaw Field

Importance: 0.60

80 species

0% vs. current

Saber Army Airfield

Importance: 0.60

80 species

0% vs. current

Cole Park Golf Course

in Fort Campbell

Importance: 0.60

80 species

0% vs. current

Apsu Farm & Environmental Education Center

in Clarksville

Importance: 0.60

80 species

0% vs. current

Barnett Farm

Importance: 0.60

59 species

+36% 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 Montgomery County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+4%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

+1% vs. current

Clarksville

Importance: 0.80

77 species

+4% vs. current

Howell Sisters Farm

Importance: 0.60

80 species

0% vs. current

Outlaw Field

Importance: 0.60

80 species

0% vs. current

Saber Army Airfield

Importance: 0.60

80 species

0% vs. current

Cole Park Golf Course

in Fort Campbell

Importance: 0.60

80 species

0% vs. current

Apsu Farm & Environmental Education Center

in Clarksville

Importance: 0.60

80 species

0% vs. current

Barnett Farm

Importance: 0.60

59 species

+36% 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

#82

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#82 of 100 locations

18th percentile for diversity

vs. Montgomery County

+1% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Very Common9.84 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-Billed Gull

Very Common6.48 obs.

Trachemys scripta

Slider

Very Common5.17 obs.

Eremophila alpestris

Shorelark

Very Common5.02 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common4.7 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

Mallard

Common3.05 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

White-Throated Sparrow

Common2.96 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Common2.91 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common2.78 obs.

Spinus tristis

American Goldfinch

Common2.53 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-Necked Duck

Common2.2 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-Headed Cowbird

Occasional2.09 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Occasional2.08 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Kildeer

Occasional2.05 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional2.03 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Occasional2 obs.

Morone mississippiensis

Bass

Occasional2 obs.

Calcarius lapponicus

Lapland Bunting

Rare1.89 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Rare1.8 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird

Rare1.78 obs.

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