Germantown
Ecosystem Overview
The Germantown ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 98 taxonomic genera. Located in shelby 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 #1 for species diversity among 12 shelby county County natural areas, placing it in the 92th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Podophyllum peltatum
Mayapple
Asterocampa celtis
Hackberry Emperor
Battus philenor
Pipevine Swallowtail
Hymenocallis occidentalis
Argia apicalis
Blue-fronted Dancer
Halysidota harrisii
Sycamore Tussock Moth
Meripilus sumstinei
Black-Staining Polypore
Phytolacca americana
American pokeweed
Sassafras albidum
White Sassafras
Physalis angulata
Cutleaf groundcherry
Chamaecrista fasciculata
Sleepingplant
Ischnura posita
Fragile Forktail
Polistes exclamans
Nasiaeschna pentacantha
Cyrano Darner
Libytheana carinenta
American Snout
Actias luna
North American Luna Moth
Manduca sexta
Carolina Sphinx
Darapsa myron
Hog Sphinx
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Cicindela sexguttata
Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Shelby County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Germantown. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Germantownwithin Shelby County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.