Turner County

Ecosystem Overview

The Turner County ecosystem supports 76 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in Turner 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. Compared to nearby Sycamore, Turner County hosts 2433% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 100 Turner County County natural areas, placing it in the 97th 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

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 100 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Sycamore

+2433% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Baccharis halimifolia

Baccharis

Very Common3.76 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common3.28 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common2.94 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Very Common2.03 obs.

Helenium amarum

American Sneezeweed

Very Common1.72 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Common1.33 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Common1.29 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green Anole

Common1.13 obs.

Jacquemontia tamnifolia

Hairy Clustervine

Common1.1 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Common1.07 obs.

Yucca filamentosa

Beargrass

Common1 obs.

Desmodium ciliare

Little-Leaf Tick-Clover

Occasional1 obs.

Arnoglossum ovatum

Occasional1 obs.

Xyris stricta

Occasional1 obs.

Juncus trigonocarpus

Occasional1 obs.

Eupatorium hyssopifolium

Hyssop-Leaved Boneset

Occasional1 obs.

Kummerowia striata

Japanese Clover

Occasional1 obs.

Burmannia capitata

Rare1 obs.

Rudbeckia laciniata

Coneflower

Rare1 obs.

Salvia azurea

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+443%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Turner County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Ashburn

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-4% vs. current

Sycamore

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+2433% vs. current

Rebecca

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7500% vs. current

Ashburn

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+3700% vs. current

Amboy

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+1167% vs. current

Turner County Recreation Complex

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+1167% vs. current

Worth

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+1167% vs. current

Rest Area #10 (turner County, I 75 Northbound)

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+1167% 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 Turner County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+443%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Turner County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Ashburn

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-4% vs. current

Sycamore

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+2433% vs. current

Rebecca

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7500% vs. current

Ashburn

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+3700% vs. current

Amboy

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+1167% vs. current

Turner County Recreation Complex

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+1167% vs. current

Worth

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+1167% vs. current

Rest Area #10 (turner County, I 75 Northbound)

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+1167% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Baccharis halimifolia

Baccharis

Very Common3.76 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common3.28 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common2.94 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Very Common2.03 obs.

Helenium amarum

American Sneezeweed

Very Common1.72 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Common1.33 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Common1.29 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green Anole

Common1.13 obs.

Jacquemontia tamnifolia

Hairy Clustervine

Common1.1 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Common1.07 obs.

Yucca filamentosa

Beargrass

Common1 obs.

Desmodium ciliare

Little-Leaf Tick-Clover

Occasional1 obs.

Arnoglossum ovatum

Occasional1 obs.

Xyris stricta

Occasional1 obs.

Juncus trigonocarpus

Occasional1 obs.

Eupatorium hyssopifolium

Hyssop-Leaved Boneset

Occasional1 obs.

Kummerowia striata

Japanese Clover

Occasional1 obs.

Burmannia capitata

Rare1 obs.

Rudbeckia laciniata

Coneflower

Rare1 obs.

Salvia azurea

Rare1 obs.

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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

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 100 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Sycamore

+2433% species diversity