Houston County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Houston County ecosystem supports 99 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Houston 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 Kersey Lake, Houston County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 Houston County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Kersey Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Amanita persicina

Very Common4 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Very Common2 obs.

Magnolia grandiflora

Evergreen Magnolia

Very Common2 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common2 obs.

Prunus caroliniana

mock orange

Very Common2 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus terrestris

southern toad

Common2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common2 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Common2 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common2 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Common2 obs.

Hericium erinaceus

Lion'S-Mane Mushroom

Occasional2 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Occasional2 obs.

Scutellaria racemosa

Occasional2 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese tallow

Occasional2 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Occasional2 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Eastern baccharis

Occasional2 obs.

Tremex columba

Wasp

Rare1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare1 obs.

Dynastes tityus

Rare1 obs.

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No comparable locations found in this region.

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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Kersey Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Amanita persicina

Very Common4 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Very Common2 obs.

Magnolia grandiflora

Evergreen Magnolia

Very Common2 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common2 obs.

Prunus caroliniana

mock orange

Very Common2 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus terrestris

southern toad

Common2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common2 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Common2 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common2 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Common2 obs.

Hericium erinaceus

Lion'S-Mane Mushroom

Occasional2 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Occasional2 obs.

Scutellaria racemosa

Occasional2 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese tallow

Occasional2 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Occasional2 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Eastern baccharis

Occasional2 obs.

Tremex columba

Wasp

Rare1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare1 obs.

Dynastes tityus

Rare1 obs.

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