Troup County

Ecosystem Overview

The Troup County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 99 taxonomic genera. Located in Troup 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 LaGrange, Troup County hosts 186% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Troup County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. LaGrange

+186% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Linepithema humile

Argentine ant

Very Common3 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common3 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common3 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common3 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Common2 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common2 obs.

Paectes abrostoloides

Common2 obs.

Sceloporus undulatus

Spear's Prairie Lizard [speari]

Common2 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Common2 obs.

Graphocephala versuta

Common2 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional2 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Occasional2 obs.

Oxalis articulata

Pink Oxalis

Occasional2 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Occasional2 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Occasional2 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Occasional2 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

American Fireweed

Rare2 obs.

Galgula partita

Wedgeling

Rare2 obs.

Aedes albopictus

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+186%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Troup County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Lagrange

Importance: 0.37

35 species

+186% 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 Troup County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+186%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Troup County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Lagrange

Importance: 0.37

35 species

+186% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. LaGrange

+186% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Linepithema humile

Argentine ant

Very Common3 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common3 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common3 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common3 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Common2 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common2 obs.

Paectes abrostoloides

Common2 obs.

Sceloporus undulatus

Spear's Prairie Lizard [speari]

Common2 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Common2 obs.

Graphocephala versuta

Common2 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional2 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Occasional2 obs.

Oxalis articulata

Pink Oxalis

Occasional2 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Occasional2 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Occasional2 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Occasional2 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

American Fireweed

Rare2 obs.

Galgula partita

Wedgeling

Rare2 obs.

Aedes albopictus

Rare2 obs.

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