Lake Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake Park ecosystem supports 32 documented wildlife species across 32 taxonomic genera. Located in Lowndes County, Georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lowndes County nearby has 58% more documented species, Lake Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #13 for species diversity among 100 Lowndes County County natural areas, placing it in the 87th 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 100 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Lowndes County

-58% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 32 total documented species.

Boehmeria cylindrica

Bog-Hemp

Very Common1 obs.

Polypremum procumbens

Juniper-Leaf

Very Common1 obs.

Oxalis debilis

Pink Woodsorrel

Very Common1 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Very Common1 obs.

Sida rhombifolia

Arrowleaf Sida

Very Common1 obs.

Lantana montevidensis

Trailing Shrubverbena

Common1 obs.

Richardia scabra

Rough Mexican Clover

Common1 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common1 obs.

Sesbania punicea

Rattlebox

Common1 obs.

Stachys floridana

Florida Betony

Common1 obs.

Dianthus barbatus

Bearded Pink

Common0.78 obs.

Salvia lyrata

Cancerweed

Occasional0.76 obs.

Tradescantia pallida

Purple Heart

Occasional0.75 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Occasional0.62 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Baccharis

Occasional0.36 obs.

Pectis prostrata

Occasional0.31 obs.

Drymaria cordata

Whitesnow

Occasional0.31 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk Spurge

Rare0.31 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Rare0.31 obs.

Carya illinoinensis

Pecan

Rare0.3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lowndes County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Lowndes County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-58% vs. current

Dasher

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-60% vs. current

Valdosta

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-57% vs. current

Valdosta

Importance: 0.70

21 species

+52% vs. current

Remerton

Importance: 0.70

21 species

+52% vs. current

Hahira

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+220% vs. current

Langdale Park

in Valdosta

Importance: 0.60

23 species

+39% vs. current

Valdosta Country Club

Importance: 0.60

22 species

+45% 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 Lowndes County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 32 total documented species.

Boehmeria cylindrica

Bog-Hemp

Very Common1 obs.

Polypremum procumbens

Juniper-Leaf

Very Common1 obs.

Oxalis debilis

Pink Woodsorrel

Very Common1 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Very Common1 obs.

Sida rhombifolia

Arrowleaf Sida

Very Common1 obs.

Lantana montevidensis

Trailing Shrubverbena

Common1 obs.

Richardia scabra

Rough Mexican Clover

Common1 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common1 obs.

Sesbania punicea

Rattlebox

Common1 obs.

Stachys floridana

Florida Betony

Common1 obs.

Dianthus barbatus

Bearded Pink

Common0.78 obs.

Salvia lyrata

Cancerweed

Occasional0.76 obs.

Tradescantia pallida

Purple Heart

Occasional0.75 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Occasional0.62 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Baccharis

Occasional0.36 obs.

Pectis prostrata

Occasional0.31 obs.

Drymaria cordata

Whitesnow

Occasional0.31 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk Spurge

Rare0.31 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Rare0.31 obs.

Carya illinoinensis

Pecan

Rare0.3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lowndes County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Lowndes County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-58% vs. current

Dasher

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-60% vs. current

Valdosta

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-57% vs. current

Valdosta

Importance: 0.70

21 species

+52% vs. current

Remerton

Importance: 0.70

21 species

+52% vs. current

Hahira

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+220% vs. current

Langdale Park

in Valdosta

Importance: 0.60

23 species

+39% vs. current

Valdosta Country Club

Importance: 0.60

22 species

+45% 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 100 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Lowndes County

-58% species diversity