Ray City

Ecosystem Overview

The Ray City ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in Berrien 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 Berrien County nearby has 81% more documented species, Ray City offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 90 Berrien County County natural areas, placing it in the 91th 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 90 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 90 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Berrien County

-81% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Very Common2.63 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Very Common1.91 obs.

Acris gryllus

Southern Cricket Frog

Very Common1.73 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Very Common1.33 obs.

Bradybaena similaris

Asian Trampsnail

Very Common0.79 obs.

Junonia coenia

Common Buckeye

Common0.75 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common0.68 obs.

Trichiotinus lunulatus

Common0.64 obs.

Strix varia

Barred Owl

Common0.6 obs.

Bicyrtes quadrifasciatus

Four-Banded Stink Bug Hunter Wasp

Common0.56 obs.

Polistes exclamans

Paper Wasp

Common0.56 obs.

Schoenoplectus etuberculatus

Occasional0.18 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Gator

Occasional0.17 obs.

Sonchus asper

Sow Thistle

Occasional0.07 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-39%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Berrien County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Berrien County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-81% vs. current

Nashville

Importance: 0.70

66 species

-79% vs. current

Ray City

Importance: 0.70

16 species

-12% vs. current

Enigma

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+133% vs. current

Paradise Lakes

Importance: 0.60

6 species

+133% vs. current

Enigma

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+133% vs. current

Allenville

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+180% vs. current

Horse Creek Winery

in Nashville

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+180% 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 Berrien County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-39%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Berrien County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Berrien County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-81% vs. current

Nashville

Importance: 0.70

66 species

-79% vs. current

Ray City

Importance: 0.70

16 species

-12% vs. current

Enigma

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+133% vs. current

Paradise Lakes

Importance: 0.60

6 species

+133% vs. current

Enigma

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+133% vs. current

Allenville

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+180% vs. current

Horse Creek Winery

in Nashville

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+180% 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 90 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 90 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Berrien County

-81% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Very Common2.63 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Very Common1.91 obs.

Acris gryllus

Southern Cricket Frog

Very Common1.73 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Very Common1.33 obs.

Bradybaena similaris

Asian Trampsnail

Very Common0.79 obs.

Junonia coenia

Common Buckeye

Common0.75 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common0.68 obs.

Trichiotinus lunulatus

Common0.64 obs.

Strix varia

Barred Owl

Common0.6 obs.

Bicyrtes quadrifasciatus

Four-Banded Stink Bug Hunter Wasp

Common0.56 obs.

Polistes exclamans

Paper Wasp

Common0.56 obs.

Schoenoplectus etuberculatus

Occasional0.18 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Gator

Occasional0.17 obs.

Sonchus asper

Sow Thistle

Occasional0.07 obs.

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