Shelbyville
Ecosystem Overview
The Shelbyville ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in bedford county, tennessee, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Bedford County nearby has 53% more documented species, Shelbyville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 bedford county County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.
Broussonetia papyrifera
Paper mulberry
Phyciodes tharos
Pearl Crescent
Prunus serotina
rum cherry, black cherry
Ampelopsis cordata
heart-leaf ampelopsis
Carya cordiformis
Pignut
Acalypha rhomboidea
Rhombic Three-Seeded-Mercury
Claytonia virginica
Eastern Springbeauty
Cerastium glomeratum
sticky mouse-ear
Conoclinium coelestinum
blue mistflower
Erigeron philadelphicus
common fleabane
Euonymus fortunei
Winter creeper
Asclepias syriaca
Virginia-Silk
Asclepias incarnata
Pleurisy Root
Smilax bona-nox
bullbrier
Robinia pseudoacacia
Black locust
Lobelia siphilitica
Blue Lobelia
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Bedford County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Shelbyvillewithin Bedford County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.