Sky Valley

Ecosystem Overview

The Sky Valley ecosystem supports 18 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in Rabun County, Georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Rabun County nearby has 82% more documented species, Sky Valley offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 Rabun 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 Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Rabun County

-82% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Solidago curtisii

Very Common3 obs.

Sceptridium dissectum

Cut-Leaved Grapefern

Very Common2 obs.

Asplenium montanum

Very Common1 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common1 obs.

Phegopteris hexagonoptera

Southern Beech Fern

Very Common1 obs.

Aulacomnium heterostichum

Common1 obs.

Thuidium delicatulum

delicate fern moss

Common1 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common1 obs.

Rhododendron maximum

Big Rhododendron

Common1 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Common1 obs.

Symphyotrichum retroflexum

Common1 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Occasional1 obs.

Dryopteris carthusiana

narrow buckler-fern

Occasional1 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Occasional1 obs.

Fissidens osmundioides

Occasional1 obs.

Cladonia squamosa

Dragon Horn

Occasional1 obs.

Pleopeltis michauxiana

Occasional1 obs.

Porpidia albocaerulescens

Smoky-Eye Boulder Lichen

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-36%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Rabun County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Rabun County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-82% vs. current

Lake Rabun

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1700% vs. current

Clayton

Importance: 0.31

5 species

+260% vs. current

Dillard

Importance: 0.26

4 species

+350% 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 Rabun County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-36%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Rabun County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Rabun County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-82% vs. current

Lake Rabun

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1700% vs. current

Clayton

Importance: 0.31

5 species

+260% vs. current

Dillard

Importance: 0.26

4 species

+350% 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 Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Rabun County

-82% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Solidago curtisii

Very Common3 obs.

Sceptridium dissectum

Cut-Leaved Grapefern

Very Common2 obs.

Asplenium montanum

Very Common1 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common1 obs.

Phegopteris hexagonoptera

Southern Beech Fern

Very Common1 obs.

Aulacomnium heterostichum

Common1 obs.

Thuidium delicatulum

delicate fern moss

Common1 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common1 obs.

Rhododendron maximum

Big Rhododendron

Common1 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Common1 obs.

Symphyotrichum retroflexum

Common1 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Occasional1 obs.

Dryopteris carthusiana

narrow buckler-fern

Occasional1 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Occasional1 obs.

Fissidens osmundioides

Occasional1 obs.

Cladonia squamosa

Dragon Horn

Occasional1 obs.

Pleopeltis michauxiana

Occasional1 obs.

Porpidia albocaerulescens

Smoky-Eye Boulder Lichen

Rare1 obs.

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