Hazlehurst

Ecosystem Overview

The Hazlehurst ecosystem supports 43 documented wildlife species across 42 taxonomic genera. Located in Jeff Davis 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 Jeff Davis County nearby has 45% more documented species, Hazlehurst offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 100 Jeff Davis County County natural areas, placing it in the 97th 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 Common9 species

Common13 species

Occasional13 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 100 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Jeff Davis County

-45% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 43 total documented species.

Lachnanthes caroliana

Very Common1 obs.

Tradescantia fluminensis

Small-Leaf Spiderwort

Very Common1 obs.

Sabatia campanulata

Very Common1 obs.

Sagittaria chapmanii

Very Common1 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Very Common0.89 obs.

Desmodium tortuosum

Dixie Ticktrefoil

Common0.85 obs.

Asclepias cinerea

Common0.8 obs.

Nolina georgiana

Georgia Bear-Grass

Common0.79 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Common0.66 obs.

Lycoris radiata

Red Spider Lily

Common0.63 obs.

Stachys floridana

Florida Betony

Common0.28 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Occasional0.27 obs.

Striatoandricus aciculatus

Occasional0.25 obs.

Trifolium campestre

Hop Clover

Occasional0.25 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional0.25 obs.

Zapatella quercusphellos

Occasional0.25 obs.

Quercus austrina

Bluff Oak

Occasional0.25 obs.

Verbena rigida

Tuberous Vervain

Rare0.24 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Baccharis

Rare0.22 obs.

Erythrina herbacea

Coral Bean

Rare0.18 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+207%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Jeff Davis County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Jeff Davis County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-45% vs. current

Denton

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+1333% vs. current

Hazlehurst

Importance: 0.60

8 species

+438% vs. current

Hazlehurst Airport

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+1333% vs. current

Twisted Pine Golf Course

Importance: 0.50

8 species

+438% vs. current

Maysie

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+760% vs. current

Denton

Importance: 0.50

3 species

+1333% vs. current

Tallahassee

Importance: 0.50

3 species

+1333% 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 Jeff Davis County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+207%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Jeff Davis County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Jeff Davis County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-45% vs. current

Denton

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+1333% vs. current

Hazlehurst

Importance: 0.60

8 species

+438% vs. current

Hazlehurst Airport

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+1333% vs. current

Twisted Pine Golf Course

Importance: 0.50

8 species

+438% vs. current

Maysie

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+760% vs. current

Denton

Importance: 0.50

3 species

+1333% vs. current

Tallahassee

Importance: 0.50

3 species

+1333% 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common13 species

Occasional13 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 100 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Jeff Davis County

-45% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 43 total documented species.

Lachnanthes caroliana

Very Common1 obs.

Tradescantia fluminensis

Small-Leaf Spiderwort

Very Common1 obs.

Sabatia campanulata

Very Common1 obs.

Sagittaria chapmanii

Very Common1 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Very Common0.89 obs.

Desmodium tortuosum

Dixie Ticktrefoil

Common0.85 obs.

Asclepias cinerea

Common0.8 obs.

Nolina georgiana

Georgia Bear-Grass

Common0.79 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Common0.66 obs.

Lycoris radiata

Red Spider Lily

Common0.63 obs.

Stachys floridana

Florida Betony

Common0.28 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Occasional0.27 obs.

Striatoandricus aciculatus

Occasional0.25 obs.

Trifolium campestre

Hop Clover

Occasional0.25 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional0.25 obs.

Zapatella quercusphellos

Occasional0.25 obs.

Quercus austrina

Bluff Oak

Occasional0.25 obs.

Verbena rigida

Tuberous Vervain

Rare0.24 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Baccharis

Rare0.22 obs.

Erythrina herbacea

Coral Bean

Rare0.18 obs.

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