Dahlonega

Ecosystem Overview

The Dahlonega ecosystem supports 18 documented wildlife species across 18 taxonomic genera. Located in Lumpkin County, Georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lumpkin County nearby has 82% more documented species, Dahlonega offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 Lumpkin County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Lumpkin County

-82% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Phallus ravenelii

Ravenel'S Stinkhorn

Very Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common2 obs.

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Greenstriped Grasshopper

Very Common1 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Very Common1 obs.

Alydus eurinus

Very Common1 obs.

lawn marshpennywort

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-47%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Lumpkin County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Lumpkin County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-82% vs. current

Cane Creek Falls

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1700% vs. current

Dockery Lake

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+1700% 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 Lumpkin County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-47%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Lumpkin County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Lumpkin County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-82% vs. current

Cane Creek Falls

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1700% vs. current

Dockery Lake

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+1700% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Lumpkin County

-82% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Phallus ravenelii

Ravenel'S Stinkhorn

Very Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common2 obs.

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Greenstriped Grasshopper

Very Common1 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Very Common1 obs.

Alydus eurinus

Very Common1 obs.

lawn marshpennywort

Rare1 obs.

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