Lake Taal
Ecosystem Overview
The Lake Taal ecosystem supports 26 documented wildlife species across 24 taxonomic genera. Located in montgomery county, tennessee, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Clarksville nearby has 74% more documented species, Lake Taal offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 3 montgomery 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 26 total documented species.
Eurycea longicauda
Long-tailed Salamander
Chelydra serpentina
Snapping Turtle
Trachemys scripta
slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider
Eurycea cirrigera
Southern Two-lined Salamander
Spinus tristis
American goldfinch
Sternotherus odoratus
Eastern Musk Turtle
Naphrys pulex
Elimia laqueata
Lepomis megalotis
Longear Sunfish
Apalone spinifera
spiny softshell turtle
Progne subis
Purple/Southern Martin
Stelgidopteryx serripennis
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Nerodia sipedon
Northern Water Snake
Vespa crabro
hornet
Corydalus cornutus
Hypercompe scribonia
Giant Leopard Moth
Papilio glaucus
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Ancyloxypha numitor
Least Skipper
Marpissa formosa
Hypentelium nigricans
Northern hog sucker
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Montgomery County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Lake Taalwithin Montgomery County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.