Wadley

Ecosystem Overview

The Wadley ecosystem supports 67 documented wildlife species across 63 taxonomic genera. Located in Jefferson County, Georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Jefferson County nearby has 12% more documented species, Wadley offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 57 Jefferson County County natural areas, placing it in the 96th 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 57 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 57 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Jefferson County

-12% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 67 total documented species.

Verbena rigida

Tuberous Vervain

Very Common1.09 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common1.05 obs.

Mollugo verticillata

Carpetweed

Very Common0.38 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Very Common0.34 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.19 obs.

Cnidoscolus stimulosus

Bull-Nettle

Common0.15 obs.

Clinopodium coccineum

Common0.15 obs.

Liatris tenuifolia

Common0.15 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

Crowpoison

Common0.14 obs.

Eriogonum tomentosum

Common0.13 obs.

Heterotheca subaxillaris

Camphorweed

Common0.13 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Occasional0.11 obs.

Artace cribrarius

Occasional0.1 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

Ebony Spleenwort

Occasional0.08 obs.

Bulbostylis warei

Occasional0.07 obs.

Asclepias humistrata

Occasional0.07 obs.

Asclepias amplexicaulis

Sand Milkweed

Occasional0.07 obs.

Quercus laevis

Turkey Oak

Rare0.07 obs.

Trichiotinus piger

Rare0.07 obs.

Froelichia floridana

Florida Snake-Cotton

Rare0.07 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+458%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Jefferson County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Jefferson County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-12% vs. current

Wrens

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+6600% vs. current

Grange

Importance: 0.50

10 species

+570% vs. current

Stapletons Crossroads

Importance: 0.50

3 species

+2133% vs. current

Stellaville

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+3250% vs. current

Wadley

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+3250% vs. current

Ellis Plantation

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+6600% vs. current

Brinson Crossing

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+6600% 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 Jefferson County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 67 total documented species.

Verbena rigida

Tuberous Vervain

Very Common1.09 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common1.05 obs.

Mollugo verticillata

Carpetweed

Very Common0.38 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Very Common0.34 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.19 obs.

Cnidoscolus stimulosus

Bull-Nettle

Common0.15 obs.

Clinopodium coccineum

Common0.15 obs.

Liatris tenuifolia

Common0.15 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

Crowpoison

Common0.14 obs.

Eriogonum tomentosum

Common0.13 obs.

Heterotheca subaxillaris

Camphorweed

Common0.13 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Occasional0.11 obs.

Artace cribrarius

Occasional0.1 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

Ebony Spleenwort

Occasional0.08 obs.

Bulbostylis warei

Occasional0.07 obs.

Asclepias humistrata

Occasional0.07 obs.

Asclepias amplexicaulis

Sand Milkweed

Occasional0.07 obs.

Quercus laevis

Turkey Oak

Rare0.07 obs.

Trichiotinus piger

Rare0.07 obs.

Froelichia floridana

Florida Snake-Cotton

Rare0.07 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+458%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Jefferson County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Jefferson County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-12% vs. current

Wrens

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+6600% vs. current

Grange

Importance: 0.50

10 species

+570% vs. current

Stapletons Crossroads

Importance: 0.50

3 species

+2133% vs. current

Stellaville

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+3250% vs. current

Wadley

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+3250% vs. current

Ellis Plantation

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+6600% vs. current

Brinson Crossing

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+6600% 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 57 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 57 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Jefferson County

-12% species diversity