Gilmer County

Ecosystem Overview

The Gilmer County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Gilmer 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 Ellijay, Gilmer County hosts 4900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Gilmer County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.

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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Ellijay

+4900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Very Common9 obs.

Parnassia asarifolia

Very Common6 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Very Common6 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common6 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Very Common6 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common5 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Common5 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Common5 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common5 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

American Jumpseed

Common4 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common4 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional4 obs.

Hypena scabra

Green Cloverworm Moth

Occasional4 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Occasional4 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Occasional4 obs.

Iridopsis larvaria

Bent-Line Gray Moth

Occasional4 obs.

Eudryas grata

Beautiful Wood-Nymph

Occasional4 obs.

Macaria pustularia

Lesser Maple Spanworm Moth

Rare4 obs.

Desmognathus monticola

Seal Salamander

Rare4 obs.

Vespa crabro

hornet

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Gilmer County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Ellijay

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

East Ellijay

Importance: 0.19

5 species

+1900% 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 Gilmer County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Gilmer County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Ellijay

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

East Ellijay

Importance: 0.19

5 species

+1900% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Ellijay

+4900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Very Common9 obs.

Parnassia asarifolia

Very Common6 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Very Common6 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common6 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Very Common6 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common5 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Common5 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Common5 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common5 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

American Jumpseed

Common4 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common4 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional4 obs.

Hypena scabra

Green Cloverworm Moth

Occasional4 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Occasional4 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Occasional4 obs.

Iridopsis larvaria

Bent-Line Gray Moth

Occasional4 obs.

Eudryas grata

Beautiful Wood-Nymph

Occasional4 obs.

Macaria pustularia

Lesser Maple Spanworm Moth

Rare4 obs.

Desmognathus monticola

Seal Salamander

Rare4 obs.

Vespa crabro

hornet

Rare4 obs.

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