Floyd County

Ecosystem Overview

The Floyd County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 99 taxonomic genera. Located in Floyd County, Georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Rome, Floyd County hosts 400% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Floyd County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Rome

+400% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common22 obs.

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Very Common9 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Very Common8 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Very Common8 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common7 obs.

Mephitis mephitis

Striped Skunk

Common7 obs.

Felis catus

Domestic Cat

Common5 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common5 obs.

Kukulcania hibernalis

crevice weaver

Common5 obs.

Taxodium distichum

bald-cypress

Common5 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Common4 obs.

Peucetia viridans

lynx spiders

Occasional4 obs.

Zelus luridus

Pale Green Assassin Bug

Occasional4 obs.

Salvia lyrata

lyre-leaf sage

Occasional4 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Occasional4 obs.

Pleopeltis michauxiana

Occasional4 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional4 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Rare4 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Rare4 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Floyd County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Rome

Importance: 0.43

20 species

+400% vs. current

Selman Lakes

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Cave Spring

Importance: 0.25

9 species

+1011% vs. current

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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 Floyd County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Floyd County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Rome

Importance: 0.43

20 species

+400% vs. current

Selman Lakes

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Cave Spring

Importance: 0.25

9 species

+1011% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Rome

+400% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common22 obs.

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Very Common9 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Very Common8 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Very Common8 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common7 obs.

Mephitis mephitis

Striped Skunk

Common7 obs.

Felis catus

Domestic Cat

Common5 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common5 obs.

Kukulcania hibernalis

crevice weaver

Common5 obs.

Taxodium distichum

bald-cypress

Common5 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Common4 obs.

Peucetia viridans

lynx spiders

Occasional4 obs.

Zelus luridus

Pale Green Assassin Bug

Occasional4 obs.

Salvia lyrata

lyre-leaf sage

Occasional4 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Occasional4 obs.

Pleopeltis michauxiana

Occasional4 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional4 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Rare4 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Rare4 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare3 obs.

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