Stewart County

Ecosystem Overview

The Stewart County ecosystem supports 78 documented wildlife species across 72 taxonomic genera. Located in Stewart 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. While Hannahatchee Wildlife Management Area nearby has 2% more documented species, Stewart County offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 100 Stewart County County natural areas, placing it in the 94th 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 Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 100 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Hannahatchee Wildlife Management Area

-2% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Alligator mississippiensis

Gator

Very Common14.02 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common4.37 obs.

Rhododendron minus

Piedmont Rhododendron

Very Common4 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

Tatou A Neuf Bandes

Very Common3.5 obs.

Sceloporus undulatus

Fence Lizard

Very Common3 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common2.96 obs.

Cerastium glomeratum

Clammy Chickweed

Common2.63 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis

Common2.57 obs.

Trachemys scripta

Slider

Common2.35 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common2.19 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Common2.06 obs.

Ilex opaca

White Holly

Occasional2 obs.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Occasional2 obs.

Oxydendrum arboreum

Sourwood

Occasional2 obs.

Hydrangea quercifolia

Oakleaf Hydrangea

Occasional2 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Arrow-Wood

Occasional2 obs.

Cirsium horridulum

Bull Thistle

Occasional2 obs.

Trametes lactinea

Rare2 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Rare2 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+81%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Stewart County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Richland

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

Hannahatchee Wildlife Management Area

in Lumpkin

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

Hannahatchee Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

Lumpkin

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3800% vs. current

Providence Canyon State Park

Importance: 0.60

67 species

+16% vs. current

Omaha

Importance: 0.50

12 species

+550% vs. current

Heard Place

Importance: 0.50

12 species

+550% vs. current

Gillis Place

Importance: 0.50

12 species

+550% 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 Stewart County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Alligator mississippiensis

Gator

Very Common14.02 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common4.37 obs.

Rhododendron minus

Piedmont Rhododendron

Very Common4 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

Tatou A Neuf Bandes

Very Common3.5 obs.

Sceloporus undulatus

Fence Lizard

Very Common3 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common2.96 obs.

Cerastium glomeratum

Clammy Chickweed

Common2.63 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis

Common2.57 obs.

Trachemys scripta

Slider

Common2.35 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common2.19 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Common2.06 obs.

Ilex opaca

White Holly

Occasional2 obs.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Occasional2 obs.

Oxydendrum arboreum

Sourwood

Occasional2 obs.

Hydrangea quercifolia

Oakleaf Hydrangea

Occasional2 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Arrow-Wood

Occasional2 obs.

Cirsium horridulum

Bull Thistle

Occasional2 obs.

Trametes lactinea

Rare2 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Rare2 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+81%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Stewart County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Richland

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

Hannahatchee Wildlife Management Area

in Lumpkin

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

Hannahatchee Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

Lumpkin

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3800% vs. current

Providence Canyon State Park

Importance: 0.60

67 species

+16% vs. current

Omaha

Importance: 0.50

12 species

+550% vs. current

Heard Place

Importance: 0.50

12 species

+550% vs. current

Gillis Place

Importance: 0.50

12 species

+550% 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 100 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Hannahatchee Wildlife Management Area

-2% species diversity