Monroe County

Ecosystem Overview

The Monroe County ecosystem supports 53 documented wildlife species across 53 taxonomic genera. Located in Monroe County, Georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Persons Lake, Monroe County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Monroe County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Persons Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 53 total documented species.

Hemiargus ceraunus

Ceraunus Blue

Very Common2 obs.

Asclepias variegata

red-ring milkweed

Very Common2 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common2 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Very Common1 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dainty Sulphur

Common1 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Common1 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Common1 obs.

Commelina erecta

erect dayflower

Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Common1 obs.

Stereum complicatum

Crowded Parchment

Common1 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Occasional1 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Hydnellum spongiosipes

Velvet Tooth

Occasional1 obs.

Pulveroboletus ravenelii

Occasional1 obs.

Menecles insertus

Occasional1 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional1 obs.

Lilium michauxii

Carolina lily

Rare1 obs.

Utetheisa ornatrix

Ornate Moth

Rare1 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+5200%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Monroe County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Forsyth

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+5200% 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 Monroe County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+5200%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Monroe County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Forsyth

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+5200% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Persons Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 53 total documented species.

Hemiargus ceraunus

Ceraunus Blue

Very Common2 obs.

Asclepias variegata

red-ring milkweed

Very Common2 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common2 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Very Common1 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dainty Sulphur

Common1 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Common1 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Common1 obs.

Commelina erecta

erect dayflower

Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Common1 obs.

Stereum complicatum

Crowded Parchment

Common1 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Occasional1 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Hydnellum spongiosipes

Velvet Tooth

Occasional1 obs.

Pulveroboletus ravenelii

Occasional1 obs.

Menecles insertus

Occasional1 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional1 obs.

Lilium michauxii

Carolina lily

Rare1 obs.

Utetheisa ornatrix

Ornate Moth

Rare1 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Rare1 obs.

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