Lookout Mountain

Ecosystem Overview

The Lookout Mountain ecosystem supports 21 documented wildlife species across 21 taxonomic genera. Located in Walker County, Georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Walker County nearby has 79% more documented species, Lookout Mountain offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 Walker County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Walker County

-79% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Very Common2 obs.

Cymbalaria muralis

Kenilworth ivy

Very Common2 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common1 obs.

Blarina brevicauda

Grande Musaraigne

Very Common1 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Very Common1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common1 obs.

Taxodium distichum

bald-cypress

Common1 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common1 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Common1 obs.

Elaeagnus pungens

Thorny olive

Common1 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common1 obs.

Bignonia capreolata

crossvine

Occasional1 obs.

Cherokia georgiana

Occasional1 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional1 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud

Occasional1 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

southern fox grape

Occasional1 obs.

Stellaria media

Common chickweed

Occasional1 obs.

Malacosoma americana

Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth

Rare1 obs.

Plestiodon fasciatus

Common Five-Lined Skink

Rare1 obs.

Dryopteris erythrosora

Autumn fern

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Walker County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Walker County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-79% vs. current

Crawfish Spring Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+425% vs. current

Lula Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+950% vs. current

Rossville

Importance: 0.30

2 species

+950% 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 Walker County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Walker County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Walker County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-79% vs. current

Crawfish Spring Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+425% vs. current

Lula Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+950% vs. current

Rossville

Importance: 0.30

2 species

+950% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Walker County

-79% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Very Common2 obs.

Cymbalaria muralis

Kenilworth ivy

Very Common2 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common1 obs.

Blarina brevicauda

Grande Musaraigne

Very Common1 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Very Common1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common1 obs.

Taxodium distichum

bald-cypress

Common1 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common1 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Common1 obs.

Elaeagnus pungens

Thorny olive

Common1 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common1 obs.

Bignonia capreolata

crossvine

Occasional1 obs.

Cherokia georgiana

Occasional1 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional1 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud

Occasional1 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

southern fox grape

Occasional1 obs.

Stellaria media

Common chickweed

Occasional1 obs.

Malacosoma americana

Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth

Rare1 obs.

Plestiodon fasciatus

Common Five-Lined Skink

Rare1 obs.

Dryopteris erythrosora

Autumn fern

Rare1 obs.

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