Oglethorpe County

Ecosystem Overview

The Oglethorpe County ecosystem supports 52 documented wildlife species across 50 taxonomic genera. Located in Oglethorpe County, Georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Benny Meyers Lake, Oglethorpe County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Oglethorpe 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 Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Benny Meyers Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.

Schizophyllum commune

Splitgill Mushroom

Very Common2 obs.

Phyllotopsis nidulans

Stinking Orange Oyster

Very Common2 obs.

Boletus durhamensis

Very Common2 obs.

Myriophyllum aquaticum

Parrotfeather

Very Common2 obs.

Retiboletus ornatipes

Very Common1 obs.

Anahita punctulata

Common1 obs.

Prociphilus tessellatus

woolly alder aphid

Common1 obs.

Melothria pendula

creeping-cucumber

Common1 obs.

Acris crepitans

Eastern Cricket Frog

Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.

Dioscorea polystachya

Chinese-Yam

Common1 obs.

Pulveroboletus ravenelii

Occasional1 obs.

Phaeocalicium polyporaeum

Occasional1 obs.

Pyxine subcinerea

Occasional1 obs.

Dichanthelium scoparium

velvety panic grass

Occasional1 obs.

Cyrtomium fortunei

Occasional1 obs.

Lyssomanes viridis

Occasional1 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Rare1 obs.

Rhomphaea projiciens

cobweb spiders

Rare1 obs.

Lerodea eufala

Rice Leaffolder

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

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vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Oglethorpe County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Crawford

Importance: 0.22

2 species

+2500% 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 Oglethorpe County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2500%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Oglethorpe County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Crawford

Importance: 0.22

2 species

+2500% 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 Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Benny Meyers Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.

Schizophyllum commune

Splitgill Mushroom

Very Common2 obs.

Phyllotopsis nidulans

Stinking Orange Oyster

Very Common2 obs.

Boletus durhamensis

Very Common2 obs.

Myriophyllum aquaticum

Parrotfeather

Very Common2 obs.

Retiboletus ornatipes

Very Common1 obs.

Anahita punctulata

Common1 obs.

Prociphilus tessellatus

woolly alder aphid

Common1 obs.

Melothria pendula

creeping-cucumber

Common1 obs.

Acris crepitans

Eastern Cricket Frog

Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.

Dioscorea polystachya

Chinese-Yam

Common1 obs.

Pulveroboletus ravenelii

Occasional1 obs.

Phaeocalicium polyporaeum

Occasional1 obs.

Pyxine subcinerea

Occasional1 obs.

Dichanthelium scoparium

velvety panic grass

Occasional1 obs.

Cyrtomium fortunei

Occasional1 obs.

Lyssomanes viridis

Occasional1 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Rare1 obs.

Rhomphaea projiciens

cobweb spiders

Rare1 obs.

Lerodea eufala

Rice Leaffolder

Rare1 obs.

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