Drag Nasty Creek

Ecosystem Overview

The Drag Nasty Creek ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in Quitman County, Georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Quitman County nearby has 78% more documented species, Drag Nasty Creek offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 33 Quitman County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th 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 33 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 33 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Quitman County

-78% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common0.5 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Very Common0.19 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Very Common0.18 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Very Common0.16 obs.

Quercus phellos

Willow Oak

Very Common0.16 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Common0.16 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Common0.16 obs.

Taxodium distichum

Bald Cypress

Common0.12 obs.

Broussonetia papyrifera

Paper Mulberry

Common0.09 obs.

Centrosema virginianum

Blue Bell

Common0.05 obs.

Veronica arvensis

Corn Speedwell

Common0.04 obs.

Scleranthus annuus

Knawel

Occasional0.04 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Occasional0.04 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional0.03 obs.

Clerodendrum bungei

Rose Glorybower

Occasional0.03 obs.

Polioptila caerulea

Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher

Occasional0.03 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Occasional0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-37%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Quitman County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Quitman County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-78% vs. current

Georgetown

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-79% vs. current

Georgetown

Importance: 0.50

11 species

+55% vs. current

River Bluff Recreation Area

Importance: 0.50

10 species

+70% vs. current

Cool Branch Park

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+240% vs. current

Morris

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+750% vs. current

Crossroads

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+750% vs. current

Tobannee Creek

Importance: 0.40

29 species

-41% 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 Quitman County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-37%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Quitman County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Quitman County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-78% vs. current

Georgetown

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-79% vs. current

Georgetown

Importance: 0.50

11 species

+55% vs. current

River Bluff Recreation Area

Importance: 0.50

10 species

+70% vs. current

Cool Branch Park

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+240% vs. current

Morris

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+750% vs. current

Crossroads

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+750% vs. current

Tobannee Creek

Importance: 0.40

29 species

-41% 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 33 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 33 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Quitman County

-78% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common0.5 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Very Common0.19 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Very Common0.18 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Very Common0.16 obs.

Quercus phellos

Willow Oak

Very Common0.16 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Common0.16 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Common0.16 obs.

Taxodium distichum

Bald Cypress

Common0.12 obs.

Broussonetia papyrifera

Paper Mulberry

Common0.09 obs.

Centrosema virginianum

Blue Bell

Common0.05 obs.

Veronica arvensis

Corn Speedwell

Common0.04 obs.

Scleranthus annuus

Knawel

Occasional0.04 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Occasional0.04 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional0.03 obs.

Clerodendrum bungei

Rose Glorybower

Occasional0.03 obs.

Polioptila caerulea

Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher

Occasional0.03 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Occasional0.02 obs.

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