Canton

Ecosystem Overview

The Canton ecosystem supports 20 documented wildlife species across 20 taxonomic genera. Located in Cherokee County, Georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Cherokee County nearby has 80% more documented species, Canton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 Cherokee 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

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Cherokee County

-80% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common1 obs.

Pleurotus pulmonarius

Summer Oyster Mushroom

Very Common1 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Very Common1 obs.

Vaccinium arboreum

winter-huckleberry

Very Common1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Very Common1 obs.

Senna obtusifolia

Java-bean

Common1 obs.

Stylosanthes biflora

two-flower pencil-flower

Common1 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Common1 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common1 obs.

Elaeagnus pungens

Thorny olive

Common1 obs.

Magnolia macrophylla

big-leaf magnolia

Common1 obs.

Rhus glabra

Scarlet Sumach

Occasional1 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional1 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional1 obs.

Viola hirsutula

Southern Woodland Violet

Occasional1 obs.

Houstonia purpurea

Occasional1 obs.

Eupatorium capillifolium

Dogfennel

Occasional1 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Rare1 obs.

Odontotaenius disjunctus

bessbug

Rare1 obs.

Trichonephila clavata

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-31%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Cherokee County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Cherokee County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-80% vs. current

Gordy Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+122% vs. current

Waleska

Importance: 0.29

5 species

+300% vs. current

Holly Springs

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+1900% 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 Cherokee County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-31%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Cherokee County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Cherokee County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-80% vs. current

Gordy Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+122% vs. current

Waleska

Importance: 0.29

5 species

+300% vs. current

Holly Springs

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+1900% 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

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Cherokee County

-80% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common1 obs.

Pleurotus pulmonarius

Summer Oyster Mushroom

Very Common1 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Very Common1 obs.

Vaccinium arboreum

winter-huckleberry

Very Common1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Very Common1 obs.

Senna obtusifolia

Java-bean

Common1 obs.

Stylosanthes biflora

two-flower pencil-flower

Common1 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Common1 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common1 obs.

Elaeagnus pungens

Thorny olive

Common1 obs.

Magnolia macrophylla

big-leaf magnolia

Common1 obs.

Rhus glabra

Scarlet Sumach

Occasional1 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional1 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional1 obs.

Viola hirsutula

Southern Woodland Violet

Occasional1 obs.

Houstonia purpurea

Occasional1 obs.

Eupatorium capillifolium

Dogfennel

Occasional1 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Rare1 obs.

Odontotaenius disjunctus

bessbug

Rare1 obs.

Trichonephila clavata

Rare1 obs.

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