Fitzgerald

Ecosystem Overview

The Fitzgerald ecosystem supports 6 documented wildlife species across 5 taxonomic genera. Located in Ben Hill County, Georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Ben Hill County nearby has 92% more documented species, Fitzgerald offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 100 Ben Hill County County natural areas, placing it in the 90th 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional1 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 100 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Ben Hill County

-92% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 6 total documented species.

Magnolia grandiflora

Bull-Bay

Very Common0.46 obs.

Clerodendrum bungei

Rose Glorybower

Very Common0.25 obs.

Sesbania punicea

Rattlebox

Very Common0.21 obs.

Sesbania vesicaria

Bagpod

Very Common0.18 obs.

Broussonetia papyrifera

Paper Mulberry

Very Common0.14 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Common0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-70%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ben Hill County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Ben Hill County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-92% vs. current

Fitzgerald

Importance: 0.70

56 species

-89% vs. current

Paulk Park

Importance: 0.50

6 species

0% vs. current

Turkey Creek Golf Course

Importance: 0.50

6 species

0% vs. current

Sports Park

Importance: 0.50

6 species

0% vs. current

Evergreen Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

6 species

0% vs. current

Westwood

Importance: 0.50

4 species

+50% vs. current

Minnie

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+200% 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 Ben Hill County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 6 total documented species.

Magnolia grandiflora

Bull-Bay

Very Common0.46 obs.

Clerodendrum bungei

Rose Glorybower

Very Common0.25 obs.

Sesbania punicea

Rattlebox

Very Common0.21 obs.

Sesbania vesicaria

Bagpod

Very Common0.18 obs.

Broussonetia papyrifera

Paper Mulberry

Very Common0.14 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Common0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-70%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ben Hill County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Ben Hill County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-92% vs. current

Fitzgerald

Importance: 0.70

56 species

-89% vs. current

Paulk Park

Importance: 0.50

6 species

0% vs. current

Turkey Creek Golf Course

Importance: 0.50

6 species

0% vs. current

Sports Park

Importance: 0.50

6 species

0% vs. current

Evergreen Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

6 species

0% vs. current

Westwood

Importance: 0.50

4 species

+50% vs. current

Minnie

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+200% 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional1 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 100 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Ben Hill County

-92% species diversity