Lumpkin County

Ecosystem Overview

The Lumpkin County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Lumpkin 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 Dahlonega, Lumpkin County hosts 456% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Lumpkin County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 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. Dahlonega

+456% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common7 obs.

Micranthes petiolaris

Very Common6 obs.

Epimecis hortaria

Tulip-Tree Beauty

Very Common5 obs.

Galax urceolata

Very Common5 obs.

Lasallia papulosa

Very Common5 obs.

Cladonia caroliniana

Granite Thorn

Common4 obs.

Calosoma frigidum

Common4 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common4 obs.

Euonymus americanus

bursting-heart

Common4 obs.

Hieracium venosum

Rattlesnake Hawkweed

Common4 obs.

Trillium catesbaei

Catesby’s Trillium

Common4 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Quaker-Ladies

Occasional4 obs.

Hydrangea barbara

Occasional4 obs.

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Buckhorn

Occasional4 obs.

Athyrium asplenioides

Southern Lady Fern

Occasional4 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Occasional4 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Occasional4 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Rare3 obs.

Coreopsis major

greater tickseed

Rare3 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Lumpkin County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Dahlonega

Importance: 0.37

18 species

+456% vs. current

Cane Creek Falls

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Dockery Lake

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+9900% 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 Lumpkin County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Lumpkin County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Dahlonega

Importance: 0.37

18 species

+456% vs. current

Cane Creek Falls

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Dockery Lake

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+9900% 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. Dahlonega

+456% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common7 obs.

Micranthes petiolaris

Very Common6 obs.

Epimecis hortaria

Tulip-Tree Beauty

Very Common5 obs.

Galax urceolata

Very Common5 obs.

Lasallia papulosa

Very Common5 obs.

Cladonia caroliniana

Granite Thorn

Common4 obs.

Calosoma frigidum

Common4 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common4 obs.

Euonymus americanus

bursting-heart

Common4 obs.

Hieracium venosum

Rattlesnake Hawkweed

Common4 obs.

Trillium catesbaei

Catesby’s Trillium

Common4 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Quaker-Ladies

Occasional4 obs.

Hydrangea barbara

Occasional4 obs.

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Buckhorn

Occasional4 obs.

Athyrium asplenioides

Southern Lady Fern

Occasional4 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Occasional4 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Occasional4 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Rare3 obs.

Coreopsis major

greater tickseed

Rare3 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Rare3 obs.

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