Allentown

Ecosystem Overview

The Allentown ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in Wilkinson 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 Wilkinson County nearby has 86% more documented species, Allentown offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #33 for species diversity among 100 Wilkinson County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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

#33

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#33 of 100 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Wilkinson County

-86% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Cosmos sulphureus

Poppy

Very Common0.35 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

Burnweed

Very Common0.35 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Very Common0.34 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Very Common0.06 obs.

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Santolina chamaecyparissus

Lavender Cotton

Very Common0.03 obs.

Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium

Catfoot

Common0.02 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Common0.02 obs.

Pityopsis graminifolia

Silk-Grass

Common0.02 obs.

Polypremum procumbens

Juniper-Leaf

Common0.02 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Common0.02 obs.

Croton capitatus

Hogwort

Common0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-72%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wilkinson County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Wilkinson County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-86% vs. current

McIntyre

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-86% vs. current

Gordon

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-86% vs. current

Ivey

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+57% vs. current

Irwinton

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+175% vs. current

Brooks

Importance: 0.50

58 species

-81% vs. current

Lewiston

Importance: 0.50

8 species

+38% vs. current

Holiday Hills Golf Course

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+83% 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 Wilkinson County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Cosmos sulphureus

Poppy

Very Common0.35 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

Burnweed

Very Common0.35 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Very Common0.34 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Very Common0.06 obs.

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Santolina chamaecyparissus

Lavender Cotton

Very Common0.03 obs.

Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium

Catfoot

Common0.02 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Common0.02 obs.

Pityopsis graminifolia

Silk-Grass

Common0.02 obs.

Polypremum procumbens

Juniper-Leaf

Common0.02 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Common0.02 obs.

Croton capitatus

Hogwort

Common0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-72%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wilkinson County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Wilkinson County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-86% vs. current

McIntyre

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-86% vs. current

Gordon

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-86% vs. current

Ivey

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+57% vs. current

Irwinton

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+175% vs. current

Brooks

Importance: 0.50

58 species

-81% vs. current

Lewiston

Importance: 0.50

8 species

+38% vs. current

Holiday Hills Golf Course

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+83% 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

#33

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#33 of 100 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Wilkinson County

-86% species diversity