Tifton

Ecosystem Overview

The Tifton ecosystem supports 35 documented wildlife species across 33 taxonomic genera. Located in Tift County, Georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Tift County nearby has 62% more documented species, Tifton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 Tift County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common10 species

Occasional11 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Tift County

-62% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 35 total documented species.

Datana ministra

Yellownecked Caterpillar

Very Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus terrestris

southern toad

Very Common2 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Very Common2 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

white evening-primrose

Very Common2 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common2 obs.

Zelus longipes

Milkweed Assassin Bug

Common1 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common1 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Common1 obs.

Serenoa repens

saw-palmetto

Common1 obs.

Tradescantia ohiensis

Blue-Jacket

Common1 obs.

Phoradendron leucarpum

eastern mistletoe

Common1 obs.

Oxalis debilis

Pink woodsorrel

Occasional1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Occasional1 obs.

Stachys floridana

Florida betony

Occasional1 obs.

Ipomoea hederifolia

Scarletcreeper

Occasional1 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese tallow

Occasional1 obs.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Occasional1 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Rare1 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Rare1 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-62%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Tift County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Tift County

Importance: 0.40

93 species

-62% 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 Tift County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-62%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Tift County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Tift County

Importance: 0.40

93 species

-62% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common10 species

Occasional11 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Tift County

-62% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 35 total documented species.

Datana ministra

Yellownecked Caterpillar

Very Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus terrestris

southern toad

Very Common2 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Very Common2 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

white evening-primrose

Very Common2 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common2 obs.

Zelus longipes

Milkweed Assassin Bug

Common1 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common1 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Common1 obs.

Serenoa repens

saw-palmetto

Common1 obs.

Tradescantia ohiensis

Blue-Jacket

Common1 obs.

Phoradendron leucarpum

eastern mistletoe

Common1 obs.

Oxalis debilis

Pink woodsorrel

Occasional1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Occasional1 obs.

Stachys floridana

Florida betony

Occasional1 obs.

Ipomoea hederifolia

Scarletcreeper

Occasional1 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese tallow

Occasional1 obs.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Occasional1 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Rare1 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Rare1 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Rare1 obs.

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