Summerville

Ecosystem Overview

The Summerville ecosystem supports 35 documented wildlife species across 34 taxonomic genera. Located in Chattooga 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 Chattooga County nearby has 54% more documented species, Summerville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #48 for species diversity among 100 Chattooga County County natural areas, placing it in the 52th 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

#48

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common10 species

Occasional11 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#48 of 100 locations

52th percentile for diversity

vs. Chattooga County

-54% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

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

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common1.05 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common1 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Very Common1 obs.

Magnolia grandiflora

Bull-Bay

Very Common1 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Very Common1 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Common1 obs.

Sonchus asper

Sow Thistle

Common1 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Common0.95 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Common0.9 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Common0.56 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Common0.45 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Fleeceflower

Occasional0.4 obs.

Amsonia tabernaemontana

Texas-Star

Occasional0.39 obs.

Taxodium distichum

Bald Cypress

Occasional0.28 obs.

Myosotis macrosperma

Large-Seed Forget-Me-Not

Occasional0.27 obs.

Coreopsis major

Forest Tickseed

Occasional0.27 obs.

Salvia lyrata

Cancerweed

Occasional0.27 obs.

Hydrangea quercifolia

Oakleaf Hydrangea

Rare0.26 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

Mallard

Rare0.25 obs.

Carya glabra

Red Hickory

Rare0.23 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+13%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Chattooga County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Chattooga County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-54% vs. current

Trion

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-55% vs. current

Menlo

Importance: 0.70

16 species

+119% vs. current

Lyerly

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+600% vs. current

James H."sloppy" Floyd State Park

Importance: 0.60

31 species

+13% vs. current

Summerville

Importance: 0.60

20 species

+75% vs. current

Otting Tract Wilderness Management Area

Importance: 0.60

10 species

+250% vs. current

Otting Wma

Importance: 0.60

10 species

+250% 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 Chattooga County County.

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Most Common Species

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

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common1.05 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common1 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Very Common1 obs.

Magnolia grandiflora

Bull-Bay

Very Common1 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Very Common1 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Common1 obs.

Sonchus asper

Sow Thistle

Common1 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Common0.95 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Common0.9 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Common0.56 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Common0.45 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Fleeceflower

Occasional0.4 obs.

Amsonia tabernaemontana

Texas-Star

Occasional0.39 obs.

Taxodium distichum

Bald Cypress

Occasional0.28 obs.

Myosotis macrosperma

Large-Seed Forget-Me-Not

Occasional0.27 obs.

Coreopsis major

Forest Tickseed

Occasional0.27 obs.

Salvia lyrata

Cancerweed

Occasional0.27 obs.

Hydrangea quercifolia

Oakleaf Hydrangea

Rare0.26 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

Mallard

Rare0.25 obs.

Carya glabra

Red Hickory

Rare0.23 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+13%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Chattooga County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Chattooga County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-54% vs. current

Trion

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-55% vs. current

Menlo

Importance: 0.70

16 species

+119% vs. current

Lyerly

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+600% vs. current

James H."sloppy" Floyd State Park

Importance: 0.60

31 species

+13% vs. current

Summerville

Importance: 0.60

20 species

+75% vs. current

Otting Tract Wilderness Management Area

Importance: 0.60

10 species

+250% vs. current

Otting Wma

Importance: 0.60

10 species

+250% 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

#48

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common10 species

Occasional11 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#48 of 100 locations

52th percentile for diversity

vs. Chattooga County

-54% species diversity