Glynn County

Ecosystem Overview

The Glynn County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 taxonomic genera. Located in Glynn 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 Brunswick, Glynn County hosts 317% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Glynn County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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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. Brunswick

+317% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Very Common24 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Very Common23 obs.

Lunarca ovalis

Blood Ark

Very Common17 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Very Common16 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Very Common14 obs.

Uniola paniculata

seaside-oats

Common13 obs.

Neverita duplicata

Sharkeye Moonsnail

Common12 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Common12 obs.

Armases cinereum

squareback marsh crab

Common11 obs.

Pleopeltis michauxiana

Common11 obs.

Calidris alba

sanderling

Common11 obs.

Platalea ajaja

Roseate Spoonbill

Occasional10 obs.

Busycon carica

Knobbed Whelk

Occasional10 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Occasional10 obs.

Stomolophus meleagris

cannonball jelly

Occasional10 obs.

Pagurus longicarpus

Long-Clawed Hermit Crab

Occasional9 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional9 obs.

Anadara brasiliana

Rare9 obs.

Ligia exotica

Rare8 obs.

Ocypode quadrata

Atlantic ghost crab

Rare8 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+317%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Glynn County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Brunswick

Importance: 0.42

24 species

+317% 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 Glynn County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+317%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Glynn County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Brunswick

Importance: 0.42

24 species

+317% 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. Brunswick

+317% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Very Common24 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Very Common23 obs.

Lunarca ovalis

Blood Ark

Very Common17 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Very Common16 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Very Common14 obs.

Uniola paniculata

seaside-oats

Common13 obs.

Neverita duplicata

Sharkeye Moonsnail

Common12 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Common12 obs.

Armases cinereum

squareback marsh crab

Common11 obs.

Pleopeltis michauxiana

Common11 obs.

Calidris alba

sanderling

Common11 obs.

Platalea ajaja

Roseate Spoonbill

Occasional10 obs.

Busycon carica

Knobbed Whelk

Occasional10 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Occasional10 obs.

Stomolophus meleagris

cannonball jelly

Occasional10 obs.

Pagurus longicarpus

Long-Clawed Hermit Crab

Occasional9 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional9 obs.

Anadara brasiliana

Rare9 obs.

Ligia exotica

Rare8 obs.

Ocypode quadrata

Atlantic ghost crab

Rare8 obs.

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