Cobb County

Ecosystem Overview

The Cobb County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Cobb County, Georgia, 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. Compared to nearby Marietta, Cobb County hosts 376% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 Cobb County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Marietta

+376% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Tipularia discolor

Very Common35 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common30 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common26 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common24 obs.

Trichonephila clavata

Very Common23 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common23 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common22 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common22 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Common22 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common22 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common21 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Occasional21 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Occasional21 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Occasional21 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Occasional20 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional19 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Occasional19 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Rare19 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Rare19 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Rare19 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+92%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Cobb County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Marietta

Importance: 0.48

21 species

+376% vs. current

Kennesaw

Importance: 0.43

35 species

+186% vs. current

Smyrna

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

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These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Cobb County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+92%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Cobb County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Marietta

Importance: 0.48

21 species

+376% vs. current

Kennesaw

Importance: 0.43

35 species

+186% vs. current

Smyrna

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Marietta

+376% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Tipularia discolor

Very Common35 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common30 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common26 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common24 obs.

Trichonephila clavata

Very Common23 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common23 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common22 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common22 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Common22 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common22 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common21 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Occasional21 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Occasional21 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Occasional21 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Occasional20 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional19 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Occasional19 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Rare19 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Rare19 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Rare19 obs.

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