McRae–helena

Ecosystem Overview

The McRae–helena ecosystem supports 37 documented wildlife species across 35 taxonomic genera. Located in Telfair County, Georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Telfair County nearby has 53% more documented species, McRae–helena offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 100 Telfair County County natural areas, placing it in the 95th 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 100 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Telfair County

-53% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 37 total documented species.

Lupinus diffusus

Oak Ridge Lupine

Very Common1.62 obs.

Asclepias humistrata

Very Common0.99 obs.

Bulbostylis warei

Very Common0.99 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Very Common0.95 obs.

Chrysoma pauciflosculosa

Very Common0.94 obs.

Clinopodium coccineum

Common0.93 obs.

Fomes fasciatus

Common0.91 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Common0.91 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Common0.89 obs.

Pinus taeda

Loblolly Pine

Common0.83 obs.

Schistocerca americana

American Bird Locust

Common0.81 obs.

Quercus incana

Bluejack Oak

Occasional0.69 obs.

Quercus margaretiae

Occasional0.69 obs.

Prionus pocularis

Tooth-Necked Longhorn Beetle

Occasional0.41 obs.

Euglandina rosea

Rosy Wolfsnail

Occasional0.4 obs.

Senna obtusifolia

Java-Bean

Occasional0.39 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Occasional0.39 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Rare0.21 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Rare0.17 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Rare0.17 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+76%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Telfair County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Telfair County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-53% vs. current

Horse Creek Wildlife Management Area

in Jacksonville

Importance: 0.70

65 species

-43% vs. current

Scotland

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+640% vs. current

Lumber City

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+3600% vs. current

Jacksonville

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+3600% vs. current

McRae-helena

Importance: 0.60

10 species

+270% vs. current

Scotland

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+640% vs. current

Sharon

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+3600% 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 Telfair County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+76%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Telfair County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Telfair County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-53% vs. current

Horse Creek Wildlife Management Area

in Jacksonville

Importance: 0.70

65 species

-43% vs. current

Scotland

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+640% vs. current

Lumber City

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+3600% vs. current

Jacksonville

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+3600% vs. current

McRae-helena

Importance: 0.60

10 species

+270% vs. current

Scotland

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+640% vs. current

Sharon

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+3600% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 37 total documented species.

Lupinus diffusus

Oak Ridge Lupine

Very Common1.62 obs.

Asclepias humistrata

Very Common0.99 obs.

Bulbostylis warei

Very Common0.99 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Very Common0.95 obs.

Chrysoma pauciflosculosa

Very Common0.94 obs.

Clinopodium coccineum

Common0.93 obs.

Fomes fasciatus

Common0.91 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Common0.91 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Common0.89 obs.

Pinus taeda

Loblolly Pine

Common0.83 obs.

Schistocerca americana

American Bird Locust

Common0.81 obs.

Quercus incana

Bluejack Oak

Occasional0.69 obs.

Quercus margaretiae

Occasional0.69 obs.

Prionus pocularis

Tooth-Necked Longhorn Beetle

Occasional0.41 obs.

Euglandina rosea

Rosy Wolfsnail

Occasional0.4 obs.

Senna obtusifolia

Java-Bean

Occasional0.39 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Occasional0.39 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Rare0.21 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Rare0.17 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Rare0.17 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 100 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Telfair County

-53% species diversity