Putnam County

Ecosystem Overview

The Putnam County ecosystem supports 72 documented wildlife species across 66 taxonomic genera. Located in Putnam 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. While Eatonton nearby has 10% more documented species, Putnam County offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 100 Putnam County County natural areas, placing it in the 97th 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 100 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Eatonton

-10% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.

Habronattus sabulosus

Very Common18 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Very Common10.43 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common8.59 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common8.28 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Very Common6 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Common5.12 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common4 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Common3.46 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Common3.39 obs.

Vaccinium arboreum

Farkleberry

Common3.24 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common3.04 obs.

Kummerowia striata

Japanese Clover

Occasional3 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Occasional3 obs.

Colonus sylvanus

Jumping Spiders

Occasional3 obs.

Youngia japonica

Oriental False Hawksbeard

Occasional3 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green Anole

Occasional2.96 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Occasional2.73 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Rare2.41 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

Burnweed

Rare2.35 obs.

Clitoria mariana

Butterfly-Pea

Rare2.16 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+85%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Putnam County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Eatonton

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-10% vs. current

Reynolds Great Waters

Importance: 0.60

67 species

+7% vs. current

Rock Hawk Effigy & Trails

Importance: 0.60

40 species

+80% vs. current

Eatonton

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+7100% vs. current

Lawrence Shoals Campground

Importance: 0.50

38 species

+89% vs. current

Reids Crossroads

Importance: 0.50

30 species

+140% vs. current

Harmony

Importance: 0.50

29 species

+148% vs. current

Rockville

Importance: 0.50

25 species

+188% 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 Putnam County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+85%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Putnam County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Eatonton

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-10% vs. current

Reynolds Great Waters

Importance: 0.60

67 species

+7% vs. current

Rock Hawk Effigy & Trails

Importance: 0.60

40 species

+80% vs. current

Eatonton

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+7100% vs. current

Lawrence Shoals Campground

Importance: 0.50

38 species

+89% vs. current

Reids Crossroads

Importance: 0.50

30 species

+140% vs. current

Harmony

Importance: 0.50

29 species

+148% vs. current

Rockville

Importance: 0.50

25 species

+188% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.

Habronattus sabulosus

Very Common18 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Very Common10.43 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common8.59 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common8.28 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Very Common6 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Common5.12 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common4 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Common3.46 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Common3.39 obs.

Vaccinium arboreum

Farkleberry

Common3.24 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common3.04 obs.

Kummerowia striata

Japanese Clover

Occasional3 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Occasional3 obs.

Colonus sylvanus

Jumping Spiders

Occasional3 obs.

Youngia japonica

Oriental False Hawksbeard

Occasional3 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green Anole

Occasional2.96 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Occasional2.73 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Rare2.41 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

Burnweed

Rare2.35 obs.

Clitoria mariana

Butterfly-Pea

Rare2.16 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

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 100 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Eatonton

-10% species diversity