Morgan County

Ecosystem Overview

The Morgan County ecosystem supports 68 documented wildlife species across 66 taxonomic genera. Located in Morgan County, Georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Chambers Lake, Morgan County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Morgan County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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 Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Chambers Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 68 total documented species.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common3 obs.

Quercus falcata

Southern Red Oak

Very Common2 obs.

Halyomorpha halys

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Very Common2 obs.

Setophaga pinus

Pine Warbler

Very Common2 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Very Common2 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Common2 obs.

Dorosoma petenense

Threadfin shad

Common1 obs.

Micrathena gracilis

Orb Weavers

Common1 obs.

Xyphon reticulatum

Common1 obs.

Urbanus proteus

Long-tailed Skipper

Common1 obs.

Mniotilta varia

Black-and-white Warbler

Common1 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Occasional1 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional1 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Occasional1 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

yellow-bellied sapsucker

Occasional1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional1 obs.

Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis

Occasional1 obs.

Regulus satrapa

Golden-crowned Kinglet

Rare1 obs.

Dasymutilla occidentalis

Common Eastern Velvet Ant

Rare1 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+3300%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Morgan County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Madison

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+6700% vs. current

Bostwick

Importance: 0.25

2 species

+3300% 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 Morgan County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+3300%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Morgan County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Madison

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+6700% vs. current

Bostwick

Importance: 0.25

2 species

+3300% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

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 Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Chambers Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 68 total documented species.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common3 obs.

Quercus falcata

Southern Red Oak

Very Common2 obs.

Halyomorpha halys

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Very Common2 obs.

Setophaga pinus

Pine Warbler

Very Common2 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Very Common2 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Common2 obs.

Dorosoma petenense

Threadfin shad

Common1 obs.

Micrathena gracilis

Orb Weavers

Common1 obs.

Xyphon reticulatum

Common1 obs.

Urbanus proteus

Long-tailed Skipper

Common1 obs.

Mniotilta varia

Black-and-white Warbler

Common1 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Occasional1 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional1 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Occasional1 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

yellow-bellied sapsucker

Occasional1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional1 obs.

Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis

Occasional1 obs.

Regulus satrapa

Golden-crowned Kinglet

Rare1 obs.

Dasymutilla occidentalis

Common Eastern Velvet Ant

Rare1 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Rare1 obs.

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