Pike County

Ecosystem Overview

The Pike County ecosystem supports 81 documented wildlife species across 79 taxonomic genera. Located in Pike County, Georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Saras Lake, Pike County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Pike County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Saras Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 81 total documented species.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Very Common4 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common3 obs.

Houstonia pusilla

Very Common2 obs.

Potentilla indica

yellow-flowered strawberry

Very Common2 obs.

Megapallifera mutabilis

Changeable mantleslug

Very Common2 obs.

Leptoglossus oppositus

Northern Leaf-Footed Bug

Common2 obs.

Vaejovis carolinianus

Common2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common2 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common2 obs.

Eutrapela clemataria

Curved-Toothed Geometer

Common2 obs.

Megalopyge opercularis

Common1 obs.

Tipula abdominalis

Occasional1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Parallelia bistriaris

Maple Looper Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Dryocampa rubicunda

Rosy Maple Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Symmerista albifrons

White-Headed Prominent

Occasional1 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Autumn Webworm

Occasional1 obs.

Choephora fungorum

Rare1 obs.

Phoberia atomaris

Common Oak Moth

Rare1 obs.

Polistes metricus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1057%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Pike County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Meansville

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+8000% vs. current

Zebulon

Importance: 0.24

12 species

+575% 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 Pike County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1057%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Pike County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Meansville

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+8000% vs. current

Zebulon

Importance: 0.24

12 species

+575% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Saras Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 81 total documented species.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Very Common4 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common3 obs.

Houstonia pusilla

Very Common2 obs.

Potentilla indica

yellow-flowered strawberry

Very Common2 obs.

Megapallifera mutabilis

Changeable mantleslug

Very Common2 obs.

Leptoglossus oppositus

Northern Leaf-Footed Bug

Common2 obs.

Vaejovis carolinianus

Common2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common2 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common2 obs.

Eutrapela clemataria

Curved-Toothed Geometer

Common2 obs.

Megalopyge opercularis

Common1 obs.

Tipula abdominalis

Occasional1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Parallelia bistriaris

Maple Looper Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Dryocampa rubicunda

Rosy Maple Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Symmerista albifrons

White-Headed Prominent

Occasional1 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Autumn Webworm

Occasional1 obs.

Choephora fungorum

Rare1 obs.

Phoberia atomaris

Common Oak Moth

Rare1 obs.

Polistes metricus

Rare1 obs.

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