Suwanee

Ecosystem Overview

The Suwanee ecosystem supports 65 documented wildlife species across 62 taxonomic genera. Located in Georgia, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Georgia nearby has 35% more documented species, Suwanee offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #89 for species diversity among 385 Georgia natural areas, placing it in the 77th 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

#89

Regional Rank

Out of 385 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common19 species

Occasional20 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#89 of 385 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Georgia

-35% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 65 total documented species.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Very Common6 obs.

Alnus serrulata

Brook-Side Alder

Very Common3 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Very Common3 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Very Common3 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Very Common3 obs.

Argia tibialis

Blue-tipped Dancer

Common3 obs.

Enallagma divagans

Turquoise Bluet

Common3 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common2 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Common2 obs.

Gambusia holbrooki

Holbrook’s mosquitofish

Occasional2 obs.

Libellula cyanea

Spangled Skimmer

Occasional2 obs.

Nerodia sipedon

Northern Water Snake

Occasional2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional2 obs.

Lespedeza cuneata

sericea lespedeza

Occasional2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional2 obs.

Trichonephila clavata

Rare2 obs.

Alaus oculatus

Rare1 obs.

Donacia caerulea

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-13%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Georgia

Importance: 0.72

100 species

-35% vs. current

Atlanta

Importance: 0.70

100 species

-35% vs. current

Savannah

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-35% vs. current

Athens-clarke County

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-35% vs. current

MacOn

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-35% vs. current

Columbus

Importance: 0.49

74 species

-12% vs. current

Marietta

Importance: 0.48

21 species

+210% vs. current

Valdosta

Importance: 0.47

6 species

+983% 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

-13%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Georgia

Importance: 0.72

100 species

-35% vs. current

Atlanta

Importance: 0.70

100 species

-35% vs. current

Savannah

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-35% vs. current

Athens-clarke County

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-35% vs. current

MacOn

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-35% vs. current

Columbus

Importance: 0.49

74 species

-12% vs. current

Marietta

Importance: 0.48

21 species

+210% vs. current

Valdosta

Importance: 0.47

6 species

+983% 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

#89

Regional Rank

Out of 385 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common19 species

Occasional20 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#89 of 385 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Georgia

-35% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 65 total documented species.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Very Common6 obs.

Alnus serrulata

Brook-Side Alder

Very Common3 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Very Common3 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Very Common3 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Very Common3 obs.

Argia tibialis

Blue-tipped Dancer

Common3 obs.

Enallagma divagans

Turquoise Bluet

Common3 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common2 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Common2 obs.

Gambusia holbrooki

Holbrook’s mosquitofish

Occasional2 obs.

Libellula cyanea

Spangled Skimmer

Occasional2 obs.

Nerodia sipedon

Northern Water Snake

Occasional2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional2 obs.

Lespedeza cuneata

sericea lespedeza

Occasional2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional2 obs.

Trichonephila clavata

Rare2 obs.

Alaus oculatus

Rare1 obs.

Donacia caerulea

Rare1 obs.

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