McIntosh County

Ecosystem Overview

The McIntosh County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in McIntosh 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 Cottonbox Island, McIntosh County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 McIntosh 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. Cottonbox Island

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Mycteria americana

Wood Stork

Very Common11 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common11 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Very Common9 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Very Common8 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common8 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common7 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Common6 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Common6 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

nine-banded armadillo

Common5 obs.

Symplocos tinctoria

yellowwood

Common5 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common5 obs.

Anaxyrus terrestris

southern toad

Occasional5 obs.

Stomolophus meleagris

cannonball jelly

Occasional5 obs.

Houstonia procumbens

Occasional5 obs.

Balduina angustifolia

Occasional4 obs.

Vaccinium arboreum

winter-huckleberry

Occasional4 obs.

Serenoa repens

saw-palmetto

Occasional4 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Rare4 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Rare4 obs.

Urbanus proteus

Long-tailed Skipper

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+257%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in McIntosh County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Doboy Sound

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Darien

Importance: 0.32

55 species

+82% 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 McIntosh County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+257%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in McIntosh County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Doboy Sound

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Darien

Importance: 0.32

55 species

+82% 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. Cottonbox Island

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Mycteria americana

Wood Stork

Very Common11 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common11 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Very Common9 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Very Common8 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common8 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common7 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Common6 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Common6 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

nine-banded armadillo

Common5 obs.

Symplocos tinctoria

yellowwood

Common5 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common5 obs.

Anaxyrus terrestris

southern toad

Occasional5 obs.

Stomolophus meleagris

cannonball jelly

Occasional5 obs.

Houstonia procumbens

Occasional5 obs.

Balduina angustifolia

Occasional4 obs.

Vaccinium arboreum

winter-huckleberry

Occasional4 obs.

Serenoa repens

saw-palmetto

Occasional4 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Rare4 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Rare4 obs.

Urbanus proteus

Long-tailed Skipper

Rare4 obs.

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