Collegedale
Ecosystem Overview
The Collegedale ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in hamilton 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 #3 for species diversity among 13 hamilton county County natural areas, placing it in the 77th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Rosa multiflora
Many-Flower Rose
Harmonia axyridis
Harlequin ladybird
Lithobates clamitans
Green Frog
Platanus occidentalis
American Sycamore
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Polistes exclamans
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Urbanus proteus
Long-tailed Skipper
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Ligustrum sinense
Chinese privet
Fagus grandifolia
American Beech
Pantherophis spiloides
Gray Rat Snake
Boisea trivittata
Halysidota tessellaris
Pale Tiger Moth
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Melanerpes carolinus
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Lithobates sphenocephalus
Southern Leopard Frog
Campostoma anomalum
Central Stoneroller
Cambarus girardianus
Tanback Crayfish
Xylocopa virginica
Carpenter bee
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Hamilton County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Collegedale. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Collegedalewithin Hamilton County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.