Putnam County

Ecosystem Overview

The Putnam County ecosystem supports 76 documented wildlife species across 73 taxonomic genera. Located in Putnam 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 Eatonton, Putnam County hosts 7500% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Putnam 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 Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Eatonton

+7500% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Habronattus sabulosus

Very Common18 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Very Common6 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common4 obs.

Colonus sylvanus

jumping spiders

Very Common3 obs.

Metacyrba taeniola

Very Common2 obs.

Larinioides cornutus

Common2 obs.

Latrodectus mactans

Southern black widow

Common2 obs.

Helenium amarum

bitterweed

Common2 obs.

Habronattus orbus

Orbus Paradise Spider

Common2 obs.

Naphrys pulex

Common2 obs.

Nerodia taxispilota

Brown Water Snake

Common2 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Occasional2 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Occasional2 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Occasional2 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional2 obs.

Phidippus whitmani

Whitman'S Jumping Spider

Occasional2 obs.

Maevia expansa

Occasional2 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Rare2 obs.

Eustala anastera

Humpbacked Orbweaver

Rare2 obs.

Uloborus glomosus

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+7500%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Putnam County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Eatonton

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+7500% 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

+7500%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Putnam County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Eatonton

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+7500% 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 Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Eatonton

+7500% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Habronattus sabulosus

Very Common18 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Very Common6 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common4 obs.

Colonus sylvanus

jumping spiders

Very Common3 obs.

Metacyrba taeniola

Very Common2 obs.

Larinioides cornutus

Common2 obs.

Latrodectus mactans

Southern black widow

Common2 obs.

Helenium amarum

bitterweed

Common2 obs.

Habronattus orbus

Orbus Paradise Spider

Common2 obs.

Naphrys pulex

Common2 obs.

Nerodia taxispilota

Brown Water Snake

Common2 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Occasional2 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Occasional2 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Occasional2 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional2 obs.

Phidippus whitmani

Whitman'S Jumping Spider

Occasional2 obs.

Maevia expansa

Occasional2 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Rare2 obs.

Eustala anastera

Humpbacked Orbweaver

Rare2 obs.

Uloborus glomosus

Rare2 obs.

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