White County

Ecosystem Overview

The White County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 98 taxonomic genera. Located in White 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 Sky Lake, White County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 White 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. Sky Lake

+0% 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 Common8 obs.

Trichonephila clavata

Very Common8 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Very Common5 obs.

Desmognathus ocoee

Ocoee Salamander

Very Common5 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common5 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Common5 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Common5 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Common5 obs.

Rhododendron maximum

Big Rhododendron

Common5 obs.

Pueraria montana

kudzu

Common4 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common4 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

American Jumpseed

Occasional4 obs.

Uvularia perfoliata

Perfoliate Bellwort

Occasional4 obs.

Galax urceolata

Occasional4 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Occasional4 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Occasional4 obs.

Huperzia lucidula

shining fir-moss

Occasional3 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Rare3 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Rare3 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in White County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Unicoi Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Helen

Importance: 0.30

15 species

+567% vs. current

Cleveland

Importance: 0.29

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 White County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in White County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Unicoi Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Helen

Importance: 0.30

15 species

+567% vs. current

Cleveland

Importance: 0.29

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. Sky Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Very Common8 obs.

Trichonephila clavata

Very Common8 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Very Common5 obs.

Desmognathus ocoee

Ocoee Salamander

Very Common5 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common5 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Common5 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Common5 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Common5 obs.

Rhododendron maximum

Big Rhododendron

Common5 obs.

Pueraria montana

kudzu

Common4 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common4 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

American Jumpseed

Occasional4 obs.

Uvularia perfoliata

Perfoliate Bellwort

Occasional4 obs.

Galax urceolata

Occasional4 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Occasional4 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Occasional4 obs.

Huperzia lucidula

shining fir-moss

Occasional3 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Rare3 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Rare3 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Rare3 obs.

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