Lanier County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Lanier County ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 76 taxonomic genera. Located in Lanier County, Georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Lakeland, Lanier County hosts 670% more species diversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Lakeland

+670% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Very Common3.63 obs.

Cyrilla racemiflora

Titi

Very Common3.26 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Very Common3.18 obs.

Acris gryllus

Southern Cricket Frog

Very Common2.78 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common2.66 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Common2.62 obs.

Sonchus asper

Sow Thistle

Common1.95 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Common1.78 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Common1.67 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Common1.38 obs.

Sesbania punicea

Rattlebox

Common1.21 obs.

Melissa officinalis

Balm

Occasional1 obs.

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Cnidoscolus stimulosus

Bull-Nettle

Occasional1 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Occasional1 obs.

Asclepias humistrata

Occasional1 obs.

Vaccinium stamineum

Deerberry

Occasional1 obs.

Hypericum hypericoides

St. Andrew'S Cross

Rare1 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Rare1 obs.

Quercus geminata

Sand Live Oak

Rare1 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Lakeland

+670% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Very Common3.63 obs.

Cyrilla racemiflora

Titi

Very Common3.26 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Very Common3.18 obs.

Acris gryllus

Southern Cricket Frog

Very Common2.78 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common2.66 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Common2.62 obs.

Sonchus asper

Sow Thistle

Common1.95 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Common1.78 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Common1.67 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Common1.38 obs.

Sesbania punicea

Rattlebox

Common1.21 obs.

Melissa officinalis

Balm

Occasional1 obs.

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Cnidoscolus stimulosus

Bull-Nettle

Occasional1 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Occasional1 obs.

Asclepias humistrata

Occasional1 obs.

Vaccinium stamineum

Deerberry

Occasional1 obs.

Hypericum hypericoides

St. Andrew'S Cross

Rare1 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Rare1 obs.

Quercus geminata

Sand Live Oak

Rare1 obs.

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