Tift County

Ecosystem Overview

The Tift County ecosystem supports 93 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in Tift County, Georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Tifton, Tift County hosts 166% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Tift County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common28 species

Occasional28 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Tifton

+166% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 93 total documented species.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common5 obs.

Jacquemontia tamnifolia

hairy clustervine

Very Common3 obs.

Anaxyrus terrestris

southern toad

Very Common3 obs.

Pontederia crassipes

Very Common3 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

white evening-primrose

Very Common2 obs.

Tradescantia ohiensis

Blue-Jacket

Common2 obs.

Heliconius charithonia

Zebra Heliconian

Common2 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

blue mistflower

Common2 obs.

Datana ministra

Yellownecked Caterpillar

Common2 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Common2 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common2 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Occasional2 obs.

Iris virginica

Southern Blue Flag

Occasional2 obs.

Colocasia esculenta

Coco yam

Occasional2 obs.

Trifolium campestre

hop trefoil

Occasional2 obs.

Trifolium incarnatum

Carnation Clover

Occasional2 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese tallow

Occasional2 obs.

Myriophyllum aquaticum

Parrotfeather

Rare2 obs.

Gonatista grisea

Rare1 obs.

Thesprotia graminis

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+166%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Tift County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Tifton

Importance: 0.35

35 species

+166% 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 Tift County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+166%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Tift County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Tifton

Importance: 0.35

35 species

+166% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common28 species

Occasional28 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Tifton

+166% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 93 total documented species.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common5 obs.

Jacquemontia tamnifolia

hairy clustervine

Very Common3 obs.

Anaxyrus terrestris

southern toad

Very Common3 obs.

Pontederia crassipes

Very Common3 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

white evening-primrose

Very Common2 obs.

Tradescantia ohiensis

Blue-Jacket

Common2 obs.

Heliconius charithonia

Zebra Heliconian

Common2 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

blue mistflower

Common2 obs.

Datana ministra

Yellownecked Caterpillar

Common2 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Common2 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common2 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Occasional2 obs.

Iris virginica

Southern Blue Flag

Occasional2 obs.

Colocasia esculenta

Coco yam

Occasional2 obs.

Trifolium campestre

hop trefoil

Occasional2 obs.

Trifolium incarnatum

Carnation Clover

Occasional2 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese tallow

Occasional2 obs.

Myriophyllum aquaticum

Parrotfeather

Rare2 obs.

Gonatista grisea

Rare1 obs.

Thesprotia graminis

Rare1 obs.

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