Jones County

Ecosystem Overview

The Jones County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Jones 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 Baker Lake, Jones County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Jones County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.

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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Baker Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Very Common8 obs.

Agkistrodon piscivorus

Cottonmouth

Very Common5 obs.

Lepomis marginatus

Dollar sunfish

Very Common4 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common3 obs.

Enallagma basidens

Double-striped Bluet

Very Common3 obs.

Amblyomma americanum

Lone Star Tick

Common3 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common3 obs.

Thlaspi arvense

field pennycress

Common3 obs.

Verbesina occidentalis

Common3 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common3 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Occasional3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional3 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Occasional3 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional3 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional2 obs.

Celithemis elisa

Calico Pennant

Rare2 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Rare2 obs.

Erpetogomphus designatus

Eastern Ringtail

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Jones County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Allisons Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Hodges Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Gray

Importance: 0.30

7 species

+1329% vs. current

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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 Jones County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Jones County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Allisons Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Hodges Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Gray

Importance: 0.30

7 species

+1329% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Baker Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Very Common8 obs.

Agkistrodon piscivorus

Cottonmouth

Very Common5 obs.

Lepomis marginatus

Dollar sunfish

Very Common4 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common3 obs.

Enallagma basidens

Double-striped Bluet

Very Common3 obs.

Amblyomma americanum

Lone Star Tick

Common3 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common3 obs.

Thlaspi arvense

field pennycress

Common3 obs.

Verbesina occidentalis

Common3 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common3 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Occasional3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional3 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Occasional3 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional3 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional2 obs.

Celithemis elisa

Calico Pennant

Rare2 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Rare2 obs.

Erpetogomphus designatus

Eastern Ringtail

Rare2 obs.

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