Pelham

Ecosystem Overview

The Pelham ecosystem supports 41 documented wildlife species across 40 taxonomic genera. Located in Mitchell County, Georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Mitchell County nearby has 47% more documented species, Pelham offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 65 Mitchell County County natural areas, placing it in the 92th 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 65 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 65 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Mitchell County

-47% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 41 total documented species.

Stachys floridana

Florida Betony

Very Common1.05 obs.

Mollugo verticillata

Carpetweed

Very Common0.73 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Very Common0.48 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common0.48 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.32 obs.

Helenium amarum

American Sneezeweed

Common0.25 obs.

Dactyloctenium aegyptium

Egyptian Grass

Common0.23 obs.

Commelina benghalensis

Jio

Common0.2 obs.

Hypericum hypericoides

St. Andrew'S Cross

Common0.19 obs.

Cirsium horridulum

Bull Thistle

Common0.13 obs.

Ipomoea hederifolia

Star Ipomoea

Common0.11 obs.

Eupatorium capillifolium

Dogfennel

Occasional0.1 obs.

Erythronium umbilicatum

Occasional0.1 obs.

Crinum americanum

Florida Swamp-Lily

Occasional0.07 obs.

Erigeron strigosus

Whitetop

Occasional0.07 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Occasional0.07 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Occasional0.06 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Rare0.06 obs.

Wisteria frutescens

American Wisteria

Rare0.06 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Indian Wood Oats

Rare0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+78%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mitchell County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Mitchell County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-47% vs. current

Camilla

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-49% vs. current

Baconton

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+486% vs. current

Baconton

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+720% vs. current

Oakview Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+720% vs. current

Camilla-mitchell County Airport

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+720% vs. current

Camilla

Importance: 0.50

4 species

+925% vs. current

Pelham

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+1950% 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 Mitchell County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+78%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mitchell County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Mitchell County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-47% vs. current

Camilla

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-49% vs. current

Baconton

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+486% vs. current

Baconton

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+720% vs. current

Oakview Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+720% vs. current

Camilla-mitchell County Airport

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+720% vs. current

Camilla

Importance: 0.50

4 species

+925% vs. current

Pelham

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+1950% 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 65 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 65 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Mitchell County

-47% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 41 total documented species.

Stachys floridana

Florida Betony

Very Common1.05 obs.

Mollugo verticillata

Carpetweed

Very Common0.73 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Very Common0.48 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common0.48 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.32 obs.

Helenium amarum

American Sneezeweed

Common0.25 obs.

Dactyloctenium aegyptium

Egyptian Grass

Common0.23 obs.

Commelina benghalensis

Jio

Common0.2 obs.

Hypericum hypericoides

St. Andrew'S Cross

Common0.19 obs.

Cirsium horridulum

Bull Thistle

Common0.13 obs.

Ipomoea hederifolia

Star Ipomoea

Common0.11 obs.

Eupatorium capillifolium

Dogfennel

Occasional0.1 obs.

Erythronium umbilicatum

Occasional0.1 obs.

Crinum americanum

Florida Swamp-Lily

Occasional0.07 obs.

Erigeron strigosus

Whitetop

Occasional0.07 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Occasional0.07 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Occasional0.06 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Rare0.06 obs.

Wisteria frutescens

American Wisteria

Rare0.06 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Indian Wood Oats

Rare0.05 obs.

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