La Vergne
Ecosystem Overview
The La Vergne ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in rutherford 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 Murfreesboro nearby has 76% more documented species, La Vergne offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 5 rutherford county County natural areas, placing it in the 40th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.
Trifolium repens
Dutch clover
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Meromacrus acutus
Anaxyrus fowleri
fowler's toad
Scaphiopus holbrookii
Eastern Spadefoot
Trachemys scripta
slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Coragyps atratus
Black Vulture
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Virginia-creeper
Leavenworthia torulosa
Phytolacca americana
American pokeweed
Eumenes fraternus
Fraternal Potter Wasp
Archilochus colubris
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Potentilla indica
yellow-flowered strawberry
Mononeuria patula
Plantago lanceolata
ribwort plantain
Mergus merganser
goosander
Sturnus vulgaris
starling
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Rutherford County
Discover 6 other wildlife-rich locations near La Vergne. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
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🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement La Vergnewithin Rutherford County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.