Forsyth County

Ecosystem Overview

The Forsyth County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Forsyth 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 Reservoir Six, Forsyth County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Forsyth 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Reservoir Six

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Trichonephila clavata

Very Common10 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common7 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common5 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Very Common5 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common5 obs.

Packera anonyma

small ragwort

Common5 obs.

Pinus virginiana

poverty pine

Common5 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

southern fox grape

Common5 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common5 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common5 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common4 obs.

Lyssomanes viridis

Occasional4 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional4 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Occasional4 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Occasional4 obs.

Calycanthus floridus

Strawberry-Shrub

Occasional4 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional4 obs.

Hypoxis hirsuta

yellow star-grass

Rare4 obs.

Dioscorea villosa

Yam Root

Rare4 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+809%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Forsyth County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Cumming

Importance: 0.34

11 species

+809% 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 Forsyth County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+809%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Forsyth County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Cumming

Importance: 0.34

11 species

+809% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Reservoir Six

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Trichonephila clavata

Very Common10 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common7 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common5 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Very Common5 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common5 obs.

Packera anonyma

small ragwort

Common5 obs.

Pinus virginiana

poverty pine

Common5 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

southern fox grape

Common5 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common5 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common5 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common4 obs.

Lyssomanes viridis

Occasional4 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional4 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Occasional4 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Occasional4 obs.

Calycanthus floridus

Strawberry-Shrub

Occasional4 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional4 obs.

Hypoxis hirsuta

yellow star-grass

Rare4 obs.

Dioscorea villosa

Yam Root

Rare4 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare4 obs.

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