Gainesville

Ecosystem Overview

The Gainesville ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 taxonomic genera. Located in Hall County, Georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 6 Hall County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Hall County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Trillium catesbaei

Catesby’s Trillium

Very Common4 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common3 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common3 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common3 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Very Common3 obs.

Odontotaenius disjunctus

bessbug

Common2 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Common2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common2 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Common2 obs.

Conocephalum salebrosum

cat-tongue liverwort

Common2 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Common2 obs.

Kummerowia striata

Japanese clover

Occasional2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional2 obs.

Storeria dekayi

Northern Brown Snake

Occasional2 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Occasional2 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Occasional1 obs.

Boyeria vinosa

Fawn Darner

Occasional1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare1 obs.

Vespula squamosa

Rare1 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+300%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Hall County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Hall County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Reservoir One

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Trustee Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Flowery Branch

Importance: 0.27

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Oakwood

Importance: 0.26

11 species

+809% 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 Hall County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+300%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Hall County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Hall County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Reservoir One

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Trustee Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Flowery Branch

Importance: 0.27

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Oakwood

Importance: 0.26

11 species

+809% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Hall County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Trillium catesbaei

Catesby’s Trillium

Very Common4 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common3 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common3 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common3 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Very Common3 obs.

Odontotaenius disjunctus

bessbug

Common2 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Common2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common2 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Common2 obs.

Conocephalum salebrosum

cat-tongue liverwort

Common2 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Common2 obs.

Kummerowia striata

Japanese clover

Occasional2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional2 obs.

Storeria dekayi

Northern Brown Snake

Occasional2 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Occasional2 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Occasional1 obs.

Boyeria vinosa

Fawn Darner

Occasional1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare1 obs.

Vespula squamosa

Rare1 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare1 obs.

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