Metter

Ecosystem Overview

The Metter ecosystem supports 27 documented wildlife species across 26 taxonomic genera. Located in Candler County, Georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Candler County nearby has 73% more documented species, Metter offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 Candler 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 Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Candler County

-73% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Asphaera lustrans

Very Common1 obs.

Pandeleteius hilaris

Very Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common1 obs.

Megalopyge opercularis

Very Common1 obs.

Euphyes vestris

Dun Skipper

Very Common1 obs.

Calpodes ethlius

Brazilian Skipper

Common1 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Common1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common1 obs.

Lygodium japonicum

Japanese climbing fern

Common1 obs.

Dichanthelium scoparium

velvety panic grass

Common1 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

maypop

Common1 obs.

Brasenia schreberi

Schreber'S Watershield

Occasional1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Occasional1 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Occasional1 obs.

Gamochaeta pensylvanica

Pennsylvania everlasting

Occasional1 obs.

Cladonia leporina

Occasional1 obs.

Cirsium nuttalii

Occasional1 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Rare1 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud

Rare1 obs.

Eupatorium rotundifolium

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-73%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Candler County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Candler County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-73% 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 Candler County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-73%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Candler County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Candler County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-73% 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 Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Candler County

-73% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Asphaera lustrans

Very Common1 obs.

Pandeleteius hilaris

Very Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common1 obs.

Megalopyge opercularis

Very Common1 obs.

Euphyes vestris

Dun Skipper

Very Common1 obs.

Calpodes ethlius

Brazilian Skipper

Common1 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Common1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common1 obs.

Lygodium japonicum

Japanese climbing fern

Common1 obs.

Dichanthelium scoparium

velvety panic grass

Common1 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

maypop

Common1 obs.

Brasenia schreberi

Schreber'S Watershield

Occasional1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Occasional1 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Occasional1 obs.

Gamochaeta pensylvanica

Pennsylvania everlasting

Occasional1 obs.

Cladonia leporina

Occasional1 obs.

Cirsium nuttalii

Occasional1 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Rare1 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud

Rare1 obs.

Eupatorium rotundifolium

Rare1 obs.

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