Melrose

Ecosystem Overview

The Melrose ecosystem supports 8 documented wildlife species across 8 taxonomic genera. Located in Echols 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 Echols County nearby has 90% more documented species, Melrose offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 32 Echols County County natural areas, placing it in the 63th 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 32 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 32 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Echols County

-90% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 8 total documented species.

Geranium carolinianum

Carolina Geranium

Very Common0.14 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Very Common0.14 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch Clover

Very Common0.14 obs.

Richardia scabra

Rough Mexican Clover

Very Common0.02 obs.

Polypremum procumbens

Juniper-Leaf

Very Common0.02 obs.

Sida rhombifolia

Arrowleaf Sida

Common0.02 obs.

Stachys floridana

Florida Betony

Common0.02 obs.

Lantana montevidensis

Trailing Shrubverbena

Common0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-71%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Echols County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Echols County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-90% vs. current

Alapahoochee River

Importance: 0.40

49 species

-84% vs. current

Suwannee River

Importance: 0.40

24 species

-67% vs. current

Grand Bay Creek

Importance: 0.40

21 species

-62% vs. current

Alapahoochee River

Importance: 0.40

15 species

-47% vs. current

Alapaha River

Importance: 0.40

14 species

-43% vs. current

Enoch Creek Cemetery

Importance: 0.40

11 species

-27% vs. current

Smith Road

Importance: 0.40

11 species

-27% 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 Echols County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-71%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Echols County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Echols County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-90% vs. current

Alapahoochee River

Importance: 0.40

49 species

-84% vs. current

Suwannee River

Importance: 0.40

24 species

-67% vs. current

Grand Bay Creek

Importance: 0.40

21 species

-62% vs. current

Alapahoochee River

Importance: 0.40

15 species

-47% vs. current

Alapaha River

Importance: 0.40

14 species

-43% vs. current

Enoch Creek Cemetery

Importance: 0.40

11 species

-27% vs. current

Smith Road

Importance: 0.40

11 species

-27% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 8 total documented species.

Geranium carolinianum

Carolina Geranium

Very Common0.14 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Very Common0.14 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch Clover

Very Common0.14 obs.

Richardia scabra

Rough Mexican Clover

Very Common0.02 obs.

Polypremum procumbens

Juniper-Leaf

Very Common0.02 obs.

Sida rhombifolia

Arrowleaf Sida

Common0.02 obs.

Stachys floridana

Florida Betony

Common0.02 obs.

Lantana montevidensis

Trailing Shrubverbena

Common0.02 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 32 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 32 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Echols County

-90% species diversity