Cherokee County

Ecosystem Overview

The Cherokee County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 taxonomic genera. Located in Cherokee 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 Canton, Cherokee County hosts 400% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Cherokee County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Canton

+400% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Stagmomantis carolina

Very Common7 obs.

Trichonephila clavata

Very Common7 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common7 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Very Common7 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common6 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common6 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common6 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common6 obs.

Camponotus americanus

American Carpenter Ant

Common5 obs.

Leptoglossus phyllopus

Common5 obs.

Schistocerca americana

American Bird Locust

Common5 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Occasional5 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Occasional5 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional5 obs.

Eupatorium capillifolium

Dogfennel

Occasional4 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional4 obs.

Halyomorpha halys

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Occasional4 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Rare4 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare4 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1011%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Cherokee County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Canton

Importance: 0.36

20 species

+400% vs. current

Gordy Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Waleska

Importance: 0.29

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Holly Springs

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+9900% 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 Cherokee County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1011%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Cherokee County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Canton

Importance: 0.36

20 species

+400% vs. current

Gordy Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Waleska

Importance: 0.29

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Holly Springs

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+9900% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Canton

+400% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Stagmomantis carolina

Very Common7 obs.

Trichonephila clavata

Very Common7 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common7 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Very Common7 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common6 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common6 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common6 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common6 obs.

Camponotus americanus

American Carpenter Ant

Common5 obs.

Leptoglossus phyllopus

Common5 obs.

Schistocerca americana

American Bird Locust

Common5 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Occasional5 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Occasional5 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional5 obs.

Eupatorium capillifolium

Dogfennel

Occasional4 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional4 obs.

Halyomorpha halys

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Occasional4 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Rare4 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare4 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare4 obs.

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