Taylor County

Ecosystem Overview

The Taylor County ecosystem supports 99 documented wildlife species across 85 taxonomic genera. Located in Taylor County, Georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Rustins Pond, Taylor County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Taylor 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 Common20 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Rustins Pond

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 99 total documented species.

Tephrosia virginiana

goat's-rue

Very Common6 obs.

Phidippus purpuratus

Very Common6 obs.

Habronattus georgiensis

Very Common5 obs.

Paronychia herniarioides

Very Common5 obs.

Cnidoscolus stimulosus

bull-nettle

Very Common4 obs.

Argia bipunctulata

Common4 obs.

Baptisia lanceolata

gopherweed

Common4 obs.

Argia fumipennis

Variable Dancer

Common3 obs.

Asclepias humistrata

Common3 obs.

Eriogonum tomentosum

Common2 obs.

Quercus incana

Bluejack Oak

Common2 obs.

Allium cuthbertii

Occasional2 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Occasional2 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Occasional2 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Occasional2 obs.

Pityopsis pinifolia

Occasional2 obs.

Stillingia sylvatica

yawroot

Occasional2 obs.

Brunneria borealis

Rare2 obs.

Xylophanes tersa

Tersa Sphinx

Rare2 obs.

Cicindela nigrior

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2375%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Taylor County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Butler

Importance: 0.25

4 species

+2375% 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 Taylor County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2375%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Taylor County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Butler

Importance: 0.25

4 species

+2375% 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 Common20 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Rustins Pond

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 99 total documented species.

Tephrosia virginiana

goat's-rue

Very Common6 obs.

Phidippus purpuratus

Very Common6 obs.

Habronattus georgiensis

Very Common5 obs.

Paronychia herniarioides

Very Common5 obs.

Cnidoscolus stimulosus

bull-nettle

Very Common4 obs.

Argia bipunctulata

Common4 obs.

Baptisia lanceolata

gopherweed

Common4 obs.

Argia fumipennis

Variable Dancer

Common3 obs.

Asclepias humistrata

Common3 obs.

Eriogonum tomentosum

Common2 obs.

Quercus incana

Bluejack Oak

Common2 obs.

Allium cuthbertii

Occasional2 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Occasional2 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Occasional2 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Occasional2 obs.

Pityopsis pinifolia

Occasional2 obs.

Stillingia sylvatica

yawroot

Occasional2 obs.

Brunneria borealis

Rare2 obs.

Xylophanes tersa

Tersa Sphinx

Rare2 obs.

Cicindela nigrior

Rare2 obs.

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