Red Belt Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Red Belt ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in Catoosa County, Georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Catoosa County, Red Belt hosts 4% more species diversity. This location ranks #31 for species diversity among 100 Catoosa County County natural areas, placing it in the 69th 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

#31

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#31 of 100 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Catoosa County

+4% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Fraxinus americana

White Ash

Very Common1 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Very Common0.98 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Very Common0.87 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

Crowpoison

Very Common0.67 obs.

Celtis laevigata

Sugarberry

Very Common0.56 obs.

Salvia urticifolia

Common0.56 obs.

Ulmus americana

Water Elm

Common0.51 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Common0.49 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Common0.47 obs.

Carya glabra

Red Hickory

Common0.41 obs.

Morus rubra

Red Mulberry

Common0.37 obs.

Verbesina occidentalis

Occasional0.36 obs.

Sedum pulchellum

Occasional0.35 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Occasional0.35 obs.

Frangula caroliniana

Indian-Cherry

Occasional0.34 obs.

Oxalis violacea

Violet Wood-Sorrel

Occasional0.34 obs.

Trillium lancifolium

Lanceleaf Trillium

Occasional0.32 obs.

Anthoxanthum odoratum

Sweet Vernalgrass

Rare0.32 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

White Evening-Primrose

Rare0.31 obs.

Pediomelum subacaule

Rare0.31 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+10%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Catoosa County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Catoosa County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

+4% vs. current

Ringgold

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Fort Oglethorpe

Importance: 0.60

80 species

0% vs. current

Volunteer Training Site - Catoosa

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Fraxinus americana

White Ash

Very Common1 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Very Common0.98 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Very Common0.87 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

Crowpoison

Very Common0.67 obs.

Celtis laevigata

Sugarberry

Very Common0.56 obs.

Salvia urticifolia

Common0.56 obs.

Ulmus americana

Water Elm

Common0.51 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Common0.49 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Common0.47 obs.

Carya glabra

Red Hickory

Common0.41 obs.

Morus rubra

Red Mulberry

Common0.37 obs.

Verbesina occidentalis

Occasional0.36 obs.

Sedum pulchellum

Occasional0.35 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Occasional0.35 obs.

Frangula caroliniana

Indian-Cherry

Occasional0.34 obs.

Oxalis violacea

Violet Wood-Sorrel

Occasional0.34 obs.

Trillium lancifolium

Lanceleaf Trillium

Occasional0.32 obs.

Anthoxanthum odoratum

Sweet Vernalgrass

Rare0.32 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

White Evening-Primrose

Rare0.31 obs.

Pediomelum subacaule

Rare0.31 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#31

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#31 of 100 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Catoosa County

+4% species diversity

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+10%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Catoosa County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Catoosa County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

+4% vs. current

Ringgold

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Fort Oglethorpe

Importance: 0.60

80 species

0% vs. current

Volunteer Training Site - Catoosa

25 species

+220% vs. current

Boynton

Importance: 0.50

80 species

0% vs. current

Cloud Springs

Importance: 0.50

80 species

0% vs. current

Cinderella Hills

Importance: 0.50

80 species

0% vs. current

Morris Estates

Importance: 0.50

80 species

0% 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 Catoosa County County.