Cartersville

Ecosystem Overview

The Cartersville ecosystem supports 27 documented wildlife species across 26 taxonomic genera. Located in Bartow County, Georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Bartow County nearby has 73% more documented species, Cartersville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 Bartow County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Bartow County

-73% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Galax urceolata

Very Common4 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common2 obs.

Hieracium venosum

Rattlesnake Hawkweed

Very Common2 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Very Common1 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Very Common1 obs.

Parmotrema hypotropum

Powdered Ruffle Lichen

Common1 obs.

Cladonia didyma

Common1 obs.

Dimelaena oreina

Common1 obs.

Pyxine subcinerea

Common1 obs.

Diphyscium foliosum

nut moss

Common1 obs.

Danthonia spicata

Poverty Wild Oatgrass

Common1 obs.

Hypoxis hirsuta

yellow star-grass

Occasional1 obs.

Oxydendrum arboreum

sourwood

Occasional1 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Occasional1 obs.

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Occasional1 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Occasional1 obs.

Cladonia grayi

Gray'S Cup Lichen

Occasional1 obs.

Lepraria normandinoides

Rare1 obs.

Canoparmelia alabamensis

Rare1 obs.

Dictyoptera aurora

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Bartow County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Bartow County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-73% vs. current

White

Importance: 0.23

3 species

+800% 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 Bartow County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Bartow County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Bartow County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-73% vs. current

White

Importance: 0.23

3 species

+800% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Bartow County

-73% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Galax urceolata

Very Common4 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common2 obs.

Hieracium venosum

Rattlesnake Hawkweed

Very Common2 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Very Common1 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Very Common1 obs.

Parmotrema hypotropum

Powdered Ruffle Lichen

Common1 obs.

Cladonia didyma

Common1 obs.

Dimelaena oreina

Common1 obs.

Pyxine subcinerea

Common1 obs.

Diphyscium foliosum

nut moss

Common1 obs.

Danthonia spicata

Poverty Wild Oatgrass

Common1 obs.

Hypoxis hirsuta

yellow star-grass

Occasional1 obs.

Oxydendrum arboreum

sourwood

Occasional1 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Occasional1 obs.

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Occasional1 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Occasional1 obs.

Cladonia grayi

Gray'S Cup Lichen

Occasional1 obs.

Lepraria normandinoides

Rare1 obs.

Canoparmelia alabamensis

Rare1 obs.

Dictyoptera aurora

Rare1 obs.

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