Taliaferro County

Ecosystem Overview

The Taliaferro County ecosystem supports 69 documented wildlife species across 59 taxonomic genera. Located in Taliaferro County, Georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Lake Buncombe, Taliaferro County hosts 3350% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Taliaferro 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 Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Buncombe

+3350% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 69 total documented species.

Parmotrema hypoleucinum

Lacy Powdered-Ruffle

Very Common2 obs.

Gyalolechia flavovirescens

Sulphur Firedot

Very Common2 obs.

Thelotrema subtile

Very Common2 obs.

Leiorreuma sericeum

Very Common2 obs.

Gomphillus americanus

Very Common2 obs.

Leptogium austroamericanum

Common2 obs.

Micarea neostipitata

Common2 obs.

Physcia atrostriata

Common2 obs.

Phaeocalicium polyporaeum

Common1 obs.

Normandina pulchella

Common1 obs.

Stereum complicatum

Crowded Parchment

Common1 obs.

Parmotrema hypotropum

Powdered Ruffle Lichen

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional1 obs.

Coccocarpia palmicola

Salted shell lichen

Occasional1 obs.

Myelochroa aurulenta

Occasional1 obs.

Punctelia rudecta

Rough Speckled Shield Lichen

Occasional1 obs.

Peltigera horizontalis

Occasional1 obs.

Flavoparmelia caperata

Common Greenshield Lichen

Rare1 obs.

Acris crepitans

Eastern Cricket Frog

Rare1 obs.

Hemiscolopendra marginata

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+431%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Taliaferro County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Buncombe

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+3350% vs. current

Crawfordville

Importance: 0.35

24 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 Taliaferro County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+431%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Taliaferro County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Buncombe

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+3350% vs. current

Crawfordville

Importance: 0.35

24 species

+188% 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 Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Buncombe

+3350% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 69 total documented species.

Parmotrema hypoleucinum

Lacy Powdered-Ruffle

Very Common2 obs.

Gyalolechia flavovirescens

Sulphur Firedot

Very Common2 obs.

Thelotrema subtile

Very Common2 obs.

Leiorreuma sericeum

Very Common2 obs.

Gomphillus americanus

Very Common2 obs.

Leptogium austroamericanum

Common2 obs.

Micarea neostipitata

Common2 obs.

Physcia atrostriata

Common2 obs.

Phaeocalicium polyporaeum

Common1 obs.

Normandina pulchella

Common1 obs.

Stereum complicatum

Crowded Parchment

Common1 obs.

Parmotrema hypotropum

Powdered Ruffle Lichen

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional1 obs.

Coccocarpia palmicola

Salted shell lichen

Occasional1 obs.

Myelochroa aurulenta

Occasional1 obs.

Punctelia rudecta

Rough Speckled Shield Lichen

Occasional1 obs.

Peltigera horizontalis

Occasional1 obs.

Flavoparmelia caperata

Common Greenshield Lichen

Rare1 obs.

Acris crepitans

Eastern Cricket Frog

Rare1 obs.

Hemiscolopendra marginata

Rare1 obs.

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