Athens - Clarke County

Ecosystem Overview

The Athens - Clarke County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Athens - Clarke 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 Christian Lake, Athens - Clarke County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Athens - Clarke 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. Christian Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Paraphidippus aurantius

jumping spiders

Very Common95 obs.

Phidippus putnami

Very Common86 obs.

Peucetia viridans

lynx spiders

Very Common85 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common84 obs.

Lyssomanes viridis

Very Common82 obs.

Colonus sylvanus

jumping spiders

Common76 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Common68 obs.

Trichonephila clavata

Common52 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Common50 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Common42 obs.

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Common39 obs.

Orgyia leucostigma

White-Marked Tussock Moth

Occasional39 obs.

Hentzia mitrata

Occasional38 obs.

Pisaurina mira

American Nursery Web Spider

Occasional38 obs.

Pelegrina galathea

Peppered Jumping Spider

Occasional35 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional33 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Occasional32 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare31 obs.

Phidippus clarus

Rare30 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Autumn Webworm

Rare30 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+614%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Athens - Clarke County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Herrick

Importance: 0.35

22 species

+355% vs. current

Little Lake Herrick

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% 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 Athens - Clarke County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+614%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Athens - Clarke County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Herrick

Importance: 0.35

22 species

+355% vs. current

Little Lake Herrick

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% 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. Christian Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Paraphidippus aurantius

jumping spiders

Very Common95 obs.

Phidippus putnami

Very Common86 obs.

Peucetia viridans

lynx spiders

Very Common85 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common84 obs.

Lyssomanes viridis

Very Common82 obs.

Colonus sylvanus

jumping spiders

Common76 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Common68 obs.

Trichonephila clavata

Common52 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Common50 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Common42 obs.

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Common39 obs.

Orgyia leucostigma

White-Marked Tussock Moth

Occasional39 obs.

Hentzia mitrata

Occasional38 obs.

Pisaurina mira

American Nursery Web Spider

Occasional38 obs.

Pelegrina galathea

Peppered Jumping Spider

Occasional35 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional33 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Occasional32 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare31 obs.

Phidippus clarus

Rare30 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Autumn Webworm

Rare30 obs.

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