Donalsonville

Ecosystem Overview

The Donalsonville ecosystem supports 78 documented wildlife species across 72 taxonomic genera. Located in Seminole County, Georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Seminole County, Donalsonville hosts 1% more species diversity. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 78 Seminole County County natural areas, placing it in the 94th 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 78 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 78 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Seminole County

+1% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Baccharis halimifolia

Baccharis

Very Common2 obs.

Cirsium horridulum

Bull Thistle

Very Common1.12 obs.

Verbena rigida

Tuberous Vervain

Very Common1.07 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Very Common1 obs.

Youngia japonica

Oriental False Hawksbeard

Very Common1 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Common1 obs.

Hypericum hypericoides

St. Andrew'S Cross

Common1 obs.

Jacquemontia tamnifolia

Hairy Clustervine

Common1 obs.

Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium

Catfoot

Common1 obs.

Lactuca canadensis

Devil'S Weed

Common1 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Common1 obs.

Sonchus asper

Sow Thistle

Occasional1 obs.

Physostegia virginiana

Obedience

Occasional1 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Occasional1 obs.

Sida rhombifolia

Arrowleaf Sida

Occasional1 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Occasional0.64 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird

Occasional0.34 obs.

Cynodon dactylon

Bermudagrass

Rare0.32 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Rare0.26 obs.

Ischnura kellicotti

Lilypad Forktail

Rare0.26 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+86%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Seminole County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Seminole County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

+1% vs. current

Lake Seminole Wildlife Management Area - Ranger Station

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

Iron City

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+457% vs. current

Fairchild State Park

Importance: 0.60

71 species

+10% vs. current

Seminole State Park

in Donalsonville

Importance: 0.60

36 species

+117% vs. current

Pine Hill Plantation

in Donalsonville

Importance: 0.60

34 species

+129% vs. current

Donalsonville Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.60

15 species

+420% vs. current

Lake Seminole Wildlife Management Area - Dresser Tract

Importance: 0.60

7 species

+1014% 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 Seminole County County.

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Regional Ranking

Species Count

+86%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Seminole County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Seminole County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

+1% vs. current

Lake Seminole Wildlife Management Area - Ranger Station

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

Iron City

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+457% vs. current

Fairchild State Park

Importance: 0.60

71 species

+10% vs. current

Seminole State Park

in Donalsonville

Importance: 0.60

36 species

+117% vs. current

Pine Hill Plantation

in Donalsonville

Importance: 0.60

34 species

+129% vs. current

Donalsonville Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.60

15 species

+420% vs. current

Lake Seminole Wildlife Management Area - Dresser Tract

Importance: 0.60

7 species

+1014% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Baccharis halimifolia

Baccharis

Very Common2 obs.

Cirsium horridulum

Bull Thistle

Very Common1.12 obs.

Verbena rigida

Tuberous Vervain

Very Common1.07 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Very Common1 obs.

Youngia japonica

Oriental False Hawksbeard

Very Common1 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Common1 obs.

Hypericum hypericoides

St. Andrew'S Cross

Common1 obs.

Jacquemontia tamnifolia

Hairy Clustervine

Common1 obs.

Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium

Catfoot

Common1 obs.

Lactuca canadensis

Devil'S Weed

Common1 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Common1 obs.

Sonchus asper

Sow Thistle

Occasional1 obs.

Physostegia virginiana

Obedience

Occasional1 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Occasional1 obs.

Sida rhombifolia

Arrowleaf Sida

Occasional1 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Occasional0.64 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird

Occasional0.34 obs.

Cynodon dactylon

Bermudagrass

Rare0.32 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Rare0.26 obs.

Ischnura kellicotti

Lilypad Forktail

Rare0.26 obs.

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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 78 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 78 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Seminole County

+1% species diversity