Berrien County

Ecosystem Overview

The Berrien County ecosystem supports 73 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in Berrien County, Georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Ray City, Berrien County hosts 356% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 90 Berrien County County natural areas, placing it in the 99th 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 90 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 90 locations

99th percentile for diversity

vs. Ray City

+356% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common5.95 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Very Common4.97 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Very Common4.51 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Very Common4 obs.

Acris gryllus

Southern Cricket Frog

Very Common3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Common3 obs.

Sonchus asper

Sow Thistle

Common2.52 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Baccharis

Common2.12 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common2.01 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Common2 obs.

Castanea pumila

Allegheny Chinkapin

Common2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1.75 obs.

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Cinnamomum camphora

Camphortree

Occasional1.62 obs.

Polistes exclamans

Paper Wasp

Occasional1.54 obs.

Jacquemontia tamnifolia

Hairy Clustervine

Occasional1.06 obs.

Trichiotinus lunulatus

Occasional1 obs.

Lycoris radiata

Red Spider Lily

Occasional1 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Gator

Rare1 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Rare1 obs.

Aletris aurea

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+356%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Berrien County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Nashville

Importance: 0.70

66 species

+11% vs. current

Ray City

Importance: 0.70

16 species

+356% vs. current

Enigma

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+1117% vs. current

Paradise Lakes

Importance: 0.60

6 species

+1117% vs. current

Ray City

Importance: 0.50

14 species

+421% vs. current

Enigma

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+1117% vs. current

Bannockburn

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+1360% vs. current

Allenville

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+1360% 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 Berrien County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+356%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Berrien County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Nashville

Importance: 0.70

66 species

+11% vs. current

Ray City

Importance: 0.70

16 species

+356% vs. current

Enigma

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+1117% vs. current

Paradise Lakes

Importance: 0.60

6 species

+1117% vs. current

Ray City

Importance: 0.50

14 species

+421% vs. current

Enigma

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+1117% vs. current

Bannockburn

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+1360% vs. current

Allenville

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+1360% 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 90 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 90 locations

99th percentile for diversity

vs. Ray City

+356% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common5.95 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Very Common4.97 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Very Common4.51 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Very Common4 obs.

Acris gryllus

Southern Cricket Frog

Very Common3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Common3 obs.

Sonchus asper

Sow Thistle

Common2.52 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Baccharis

Common2.12 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common2.01 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Common2 obs.

Castanea pumila

Allegheny Chinkapin

Common2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1.75 obs.

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Cinnamomum camphora

Camphortree

Occasional1.62 obs.

Polistes exclamans

Paper Wasp

Occasional1.54 obs.

Jacquemontia tamnifolia

Hairy Clustervine

Occasional1.06 obs.

Trichiotinus lunulatus

Occasional1 obs.

Lycoris radiata

Red Spider Lily

Occasional1 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Gator

Rare1 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Rare1 obs.

Aletris aurea

Rare1 obs.

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