Johns Creek

Ecosystem Overview

The Johns Creek ecosystem supports 93 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in Georgia, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Georgia nearby has 7% more documented species, Johns Creek offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #66 for species diversity among 385 Georgia natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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

#66

Regional Rank

Out of 385 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common28 species

Occasional28 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#66 of 385 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Georgia

-7% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 93 total documented species.

Trichonephila clavata

Very Common3 obs.

Elaeagnus pungens

Thorny olive

Very Common3 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Very Common2 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common2 obs.

Myriophyllum aquaticum

Parrotfeather

Very Common2 obs.

Carpinus caroliniana

Blue Beech

Common2 obs.

Scopula limboundata

Large Lace Border

Common2 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Common2 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common2 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Common2 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

yellow-bellied sapsucker

Common2 obs.

Elephantopus tomentosus

devil's grandmother

Occasional2 obs.

Setophaga discolor

Prairie Warbler

Occasional2 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Yellow Warbler

Occasional2 obs.

Phoradendron leucarpum

eastern mistletoe

Occasional2 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Pantala flavescens

Globe Wanderer

Rare1 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Rare1 obs.

Colletes inaequalis

Unequal Cellophane Bee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+24%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Georgia

Importance: 0.72

100 species

-7% vs. current

Atlanta

Importance: 0.70

100 species

-7% vs. current

Savannah

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-7% vs. current

Athens-clarke County

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-7% vs. current

MacOn

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-7% vs. current

Columbus

Importance: 0.49

74 species

+26% vs. current

Marietta

Importance: 0.48

21 species

+343% vs. current

Valdosta

Importance: 0.47

6 species

+1450% 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 Georgia.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+24%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Georgia

Importance: 0.72

100 species

-7% vs. current

Atlanta

Importance: 0.70

100 species

-7% vs. current

Savannah

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-7% vs. current

Athens-clarke County

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-7% vs. current

MacOn

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-7% vs. current

Columbus

Importance: 0.49

74 species

+26% vs. current

Marietta

Importance: 0.48

21 species

+343% vs. current

Valdosta

Importance: 0.47

6 species

+1450% 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

#66

Regional Rank

Out of 385 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common28 species

Occasional28 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#66 of 385 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Georgia

-7% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 93 total documented species.

Trichonephila clavata

Very Common3 obs.

Elaeagnus pungens

Thorny olive

Very Common3 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Very Common2 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common2 obs.

Myriophyllum aquaticum

Parrotfeather

Very Common2 obs.

Carpinus caroliniana

Blue Beech

Common2 obs.

Scopula limboundata

Large Lace Border

Common2 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Common2 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common2 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Common2 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

yellow-bellied sapsucker

Common2 obs.

Elephantopus tomentosus

devil's grandmother

Occasional2 obs.

Setophaga discolor

Prairie Warbler

Occasional2 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Yellow Warbler

Occasional2 obs.

Phoradendron leucarpum

eastern mistletoe

Occasional2 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Pantala flavescens

Globe Wanderer

Rare1 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Rare1 obs.

Colletes inaequalis

Unequal Cellophane Bee

Rare1 obs.

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