Murfreesboro
Ecosystem Overview
The Murfreesboro ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 78 taxonomic genera. Located in rutherford county, tennessee, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Rutherford County nearby has 20% more documented species, Murfreesboro offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 rutherford county County natural areas, placing it in the 60th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Schistocerca americana
American Bird Locust
Nyctanassa violacea
Yellow-Crowned Night Heron
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Platycryptus undatus
Tan Jumping Spider
Phidippus audax
Bold Jumper
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Artace cribrarius
Sherardia arvensis
field madder
Choephora fungorum
Vespula maculifrons
Eastern Yellowjacket
Cotinis nitida
Bombus pensylvanicus
American Bumblebee
Panopoda rufimargo
Red-Lined Panopoda Moth
Palthis angulalis
Dark-Spotted Palthis Moth
Anticarsia gemmatalis
Velvetbean Caterpillar Moth
Melanoplus bivittatus
Twostriped Grasshopper
Neoconocephalus triops
Broad-tipped Conehead
Epicauta funebris
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Rutherford County
Discover 6 other wildlife-rich locations near Murfreesboro. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Murfreesborowithin Rutherford County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.