Wedgewood-houston

Ecosystem Overview

The Wedgewood-houston ecosystem supports 41 documented wildlife species across 41 taxonomic genera. Located in Davidson County, Tennessee, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Nashville-Davidson nearby has 59% more documented species, Wedgewood-houston offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 10 Davidson 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 10 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Nashville-Davidson

-59% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 41 total documented species.

Carduus nutans

nodding thistle

Very Common5 obs.

Paysonia lescurii

Very Common4 obs.

Euonymus fortunei

Winter creeper

Very Common2 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Very Common2 obs.

Sceloporus undulatus

Spear's Prairie Lizard [speari]

Very Common2 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common2 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Common2 obs.

Viola rafinesquei

Johnny-jump-up

Common2 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

prostrate sandmat

Common2 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common2 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common1 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Occasional1 obs.

Hemaris diffinis

Snowberry Clearwing

Occasional1 obs.

Flavoparmelia caperata

Common Greenshield Lichen

Occasional1 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Occasional1 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Occasional1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Occasional1 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

maypop

Rare1 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Rare1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-21%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Davidson County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Nashville-davidson

Importance: 0.65

100 species

-59% vs. current

Davidson County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-59% vs. current

Lake Wautaga

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+356% vs. current

Hidden Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1267% vs. current

Couchville Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1950% vs. current

Forest Hills

Importance: 0.24

4 species

+925% vs. current

Oak Hill

Importance: 0.23

100 species

-59% vs. current

Oak Hill

Importance: 0.23

100 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 Davidson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-21%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Davidson County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Nashville-davidson

Importance: 0.65

100 species

-59% vs. current

Davidson County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-59% vs. current

Lake Wautaga

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+356% vs. current

Hidden Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1267% vs. current

Couchville Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1950% vs. current

Forest Hills

Importance: 0.24

4 species

+925% vs. current

Oak Hill

Importance: 0.23

100 species

-59% vs. current

Oak Hill

Importance: 0.23

100 species

-59% 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 10 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Nashville-Davidson

-59% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 41 total documented species.

Carduus nutans

nodding thistle

Very Common5 obs.

Paysonia lescurii

Very Common4 obs.

Euonymus fortunei

Winter creeper

Very Common2 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Very Common2 obs.

Sceloporus undulatus

Spear's Prairie Lizard [speari]

Very Common2 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common2 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Common2 obs.

Viola rafinesquei

Johnny-jump-up

Common2 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

prostrate sandmat

Common2 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common2 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common1 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Occasional1 obs.

Hemaris diffinis

Snowberry Clearwing

Occasional1 obs.

Flavoparmelia caperata

Common Greenshield Lichen

Occasional1 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Occasional1 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Occasional1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Occasional1 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

maypop

Rare1 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Rare1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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