Ellenton

Ecosystem Overview

The Ellenton ecosystem supports 57 documented wildlife species across 54 taxonomic genera. Located in Colquitt County, Georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Colquitt County nearby has 22% more documented species, Ellenton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #28 for species diversity among 100 Colquitt County County natural areas, placing it in the 72th 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

#28

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#28 of 100 locations

72th percentile for diversity

vs. Colquitt County

-22% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 57 total documented species.

Verbena brasiliensis

Brazilian Vervain

Very Common1 obs.

Taxodium distichum

Bald Cypress

Very Common0.14 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common0.13 obs.

Tringa solitaria

Pond Bird

Very Common0.11 obs.

Calidris minutilla

Pond Bird

Very Common0.11 obs.

Eryngium yuccifolium

Button Eryngo

Common0.07 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Common0.07 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Common0.07 obs.

Orontium aquaticum

Golden-Club

Common0.07 obs.

Hibiscus aculeatus

Common0.06 obs.

Viola vittata

Common0.06 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Occasional0.06 obs.

Plantago virginica

Virginia Plantain

Occasional0.06 obs.

Plestiodon laticeps

Broadhead Skink

Occasional0.06 obs.

Efferia apicalis

Occasional0.06 obs.

Eubotrys racemosa

Fetterbush

Occasional0.06 obs.

Andricus quercusfoliatus

Occasional0.06 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-Headed Woodpecker

Rare0.06 obs.

Pyganodon grandis

Giant Floater

Rare0.06 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Rare0.06 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+78%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Colquitt County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Colquitt County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-22% vs. current

Moultrie

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-25% vs. current

Doerun

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+307% vs. current

Riverside

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+375% vs. current

Berlin

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+470% vs. current

Funston

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+613% vs. current

Norman Park

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+2750% vs. current

Reed Bingham State Park

in Adel

Importance: 0.60

58 species

-2% 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 Colquitt County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 57 total documented species.

Verbena brasiliensis

Brazilian Vervain

Very Common1 obs.

Taxodium distichum

Bald Cypress

Very Common0.14 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common0.13 obs.

Tringa solitaria

Pond Bird

Very Common0.11 obs.

Calidris minutilla

Pond Bird

Very Common0.11 obs.

Eryngium yuccifolium

Button Eryngo

Common0.07 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Common0.07 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Common0.07 obs.

Orontium aquaticum

Golden-Club

Common0.07 obs.

Hibiscus aculeatus

Common0.06 obs.

Viola vittata

Common0.06 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Occasional0.06 obs.

Plantago virginica

Virginia Plantain

Occasional0.06 obs.

Plestiodon laticeps

Broadhead Skink

Occasional0.06 obs.

Efferia apicalis

Occasional0.06 obs.

Eubotrys racemosa

Fetterbush

Occasional0.06 obs.

Andricus quercusfoliatus

Occasional0.06 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-Headed Woodpecker

Rare0.06 obs.

Pyganodon grandis

Giant Floater

Rare0.06 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Rare0.06 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+78%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Colquitt County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Colquitt County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-22% vs. current

Moultrie

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-25% vs. current

Doerun

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+307% vs. current

Riverside

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+375% vs. current

Berlin

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+470% vs. current

Funston

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+613% vs. current

Norman Park

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+2750% vs. current

Reed Bingham State Park

in Adel

Importance: 0.60

58 species

-2% 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

#28

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#28 of 100 locations

72th percentile for diversity

vs. Colquitt County

-22% species diversity