Goshen Villa

Ecosystem Overview

The Goshen Villa ecosystem supports 26 documented wildlife species across 26 taxonomic genera. Located in Effingham County, Georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Effingham County nearby has 67% more documented species, Goshen Villa offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #26 for species diversity among 100 Effingham County County natural areas, placing it in the 74th 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

#26

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#26 of 100 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. Effingham County

-67% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common0.79 obs.

Phyllanthus urinaria

Chamber Bitter

Very Common0.69 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Very Common0.41 obs.

Stachys floridana

Florida Betony

Very Common0.35 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Very Common0.24 obs.

Megatibicen figuratus

Common0.21 obs.

Portulaca pilosa

Kiss Me Quick

Common0.21 obs.

Zelus longipes

Milkweed Assassin Bug

Common0.21 obs.

Bittacomorpha clavipes

Eastern Phantom Crane Fly

Common0.21 obs.

Clogmia albipunctatus

Drain Fly

Common0.21 obs.

Mikania scandens

Louse-Plaster

Common0.2 obs.

Magnolia virginiana

Swamp Bay

Occasional0.18 obs.

Latrodectus geometricus

Brown Widow

Occasional0.18 obs.

Clerodendrum bungei

Rose Glorybower

Occasional0.14 obs.

Ulmus parvifolia

Chinese Elm

Occasional0.14 obs.

Clethra alnifolia

Pink-Spire

Occasional0.12 obs.

Cynodon dactylon

Bermudagrass

Occasional0.11 obs.

Polypremum procumbens

Juniper-Leaf

Rare0.11 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-Tailed Grackle

Rare0.11 obs.

Persea borbonia

Redbay

Rare0.07 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-42%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Effingham County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Effingham County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-67% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-67% vs. current

Rincon

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-67% vs. current

Guyton

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+100% vs. current

Coldbrook

Importance: 0.50

32 species

-19% vs. current

Freedom Park

Importance: 0.50

27 species

-4% vs. current

Exley

Importance: 0.50

26 species

0% vs. current

Silverwood Plantation

Importance: 0.50

24 species

+8% 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 Effingham County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-42%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Effingham County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Effingham County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-67% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-67% vs. current

Rincon

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-67% vs. current

Guyton

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+100% vs. current

Coldbrook

Importance: 0.50

32 species

-19% vs. current

Freedom Park

Importance: 0.50

27 species

-4% vs. current

Exley

Importance: 0.50

26 species

0% vs. current

Silverwood Plantation

Importance: 0.50

24 species

+8% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common0.79 obs.

Phyllanthus urinaria

Chamber Bitter

Very Common0.69 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Very Common0.41 obs.

Stachys floridana

Florida Betony

Very Common0.35 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Very Common0.24 obs.

Megatibicen figuratus

Common0.21 obs.

Portulaca pilosa

Kiss Me Quick

Common0.21 obs.

Zelus longipes

Milkweed Assassin Bug

Common0.21 obs.

Bittacomorpha clavipes

Eastern Phantom Crane Fly

Common0.21 obs.

Clogmia albipunctatus

Drain Fly

Common0.21 obs.

Mikania scandens

Louse-Plaster

Common0.2 obs.

Magnolia virginiana

Swamp Bay

Occasional0.18 obs.

Latrodectus geometricus

Brown Widow

Occasional0.18 obs.

Clerodendrum bungei

Rose Glorybower

Occasional0.14 obs.

Ulmus parvifolia

Chinese Elm

Occasional0.14 obs.

Clethra alnifolia

Pink-Spire

Occasional0.12 obs.

Cynodon dactylon

Bermudagrass

Occasional0.11 obs.

Polypremum procumbens

Juniper-Leaf

Rare0.11 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-Tailed Grackle

Rare0.11 obs.

Persea borbonia

Redbay

Rare0.07 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

#26

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#26 of 100 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. Effingham County

-67% species diversity