Newton County

Ecosystem Overview

The Newton County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Newton 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 Covington, Newton County hosts 2400% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Newton County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Covington

+2400% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Trichonephila clavata

Very Common30 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

southern fox grape

Very Common16 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese privet

Very Common14 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Very Common13 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Very Common11 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred bamboo

Common11 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common10 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common10 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Common10 obs.

Microstegium vimineum

Nepalese browntop

Common9 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Common9 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Occasional8 obs.

Potentilla indica

yellow-flowered strawberry

Occasional8 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Occasional7 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Occasional7 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Occasional7 obs.

Ilex cornuta

Chinese Holly

Occasional7 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Rare6 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Rare5 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+104%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Newton County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Covington

Importance: 0.38

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Oxford

Importance: 0.33

94 species

+6% vs. current

About This Comparison

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 Newton County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+104%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Newton County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Covington

Importance: 0.38

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Oxford

Importance: 0.33

94 species

+6% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Covington

+2400% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Trichonephila clavata

Very Common30 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

southern fox grape

Very Common16 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese privet

Very Common14 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Very Common13 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Very Common11 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred bamboo

Common11 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common10 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common10 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Common10 obs.

Microstegium vimineum

Nepalese browntop

Common9 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Common9 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Occasional8 obs.

Potentilla indica

yellow-flowered strawberry

Occasional8 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Occasional7 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Occasional7 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Occasional7 obs.

Ilex cornuta

Chinese Holly

Occasional7 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Rare6 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Rare5 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Rare5 obs.

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