Riverdale

Ecosystem Overview

The Riverdale ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in Clayton County, Georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Clayton County nearby has 82% more documented species, Riverdale offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

vs. Clayton County

-82% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Very Common0.63 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Very Common0.25 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Very Common0.22 obs.

Ilex cornuta

Chinese Holly

Very Common0.11 obs.

Dianthus barbatus

Bearded Pink

Very Common0.09 obs.

Fatoua villosa

Hairy Crabweed

Common0.09 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

Burnweed

Common0.09 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Common0.09 obs.

Youngia japonica

Oriental False Hawksbeard

Common0.07 obs.

Melissa officinalis

Balm

Common0.06 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.05 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Occasional0.03 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional0.02 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-82%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clayton County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Clayton County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-82% vs. current

Jonesboro

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-82% vs. current

Lovejoy

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-82% vs. current

Lake City

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-82% vs. current

Forest Park

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-82% vs. current

Morrow

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-82% vs. current

Riverdale

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-82% vs. current

Forest Park

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-82% 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 Clayton County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-82%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clayton County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Clayton County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-82% vs. current

Jonesboro

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-82% vs. current

Lovejoy

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-82% vs. current

Lake City

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-82% vs. current

Forest Park

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-82% vs. current

Morrow

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-82% vs. current

Riverdale

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-82% vs. current

Forest Park

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-82% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Very Common0.63 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Very Common0.25 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Very Common0.22 obs.

Ilex cornuta

Chinese Holly

Very Common0.11 obs.

Dianthus barbatus

Bearded Pink

Very Common0.09 obs.

Fatoua villosa

Hairy Crabweed

Common0.09 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

Burnweed

Common0.09 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Common0.09 obs.

Youngia japonica

Oriental False Hawksbeard

Common0.07 obs.

Melissa officinalis

Balm

Common0.06 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.05 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Occasional0.03 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional0.02 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional0.02 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

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

vs. Clayton County

-82% species diversity