McRae-helena

Ecosystem Overview

The McRae-helena ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Telfair County, Georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Telfair County nearby has 87% more documented species, McRae-helena offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #17 for species diversity among 100 Telfair County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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

#17

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#17 of 100 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Telfair County

-87% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Very Common0.24 obs.

Bulbostylis warei

Very Common0.22 obs.

Asclepias humistrata

Very Common0.22 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Very Common0.19 obs.

Fomes fasciatus

Very Common0.19 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Common0.17 obs.

Clinopodium coccineum

Common0.16 obs.

Lupinus diffusus

Oak Ridge Lupine

Common0.16 obs.

Chrysoma pauciflosculosa

Common0.16 obs.

Pinus taeda

Loblolly Pine

Common0.11 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-58%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Telfair County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Telfair County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-87% vs. current

Horse Creek Wildlife Management Area

in Jacksonville

Importance: 0.70

65 species

-85% vs. current

McRae–helena

Importance: 0.70

37 species

-73% vs. current

Scotland

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+100% vs. current

Lumber City

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+900% vs. current

Jacksonville

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+900% vs. current

Scotland

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+100% vs. current

Sharon

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+900% 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 Telfair County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Very Common0.24 obs.

Bulbostylis warei

Very Common0.22 obs.

Asclepias humistrata

Very Common0.22 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Very Common0.19 obs.

Fomes fasciatus

Very Common0.19 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Common0.17 obs.

Clinopodium coccineum

Common0.16 obs.

Lupinus diffusus

Oak Ridge Lupine

Common0.16 obs.

Chrysoma pauciflosculosa

Common0.16 obs.

Pinus taeda

Loblolly Pine

Common0.11 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-58%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Telfair County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Telfair County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-87% vs. current

Horse Creek Wildlife Management Area

in Jacksonville

Importance: 0.70

65 species

-85% vs. current

McRae–helena

Importance: 0.70

37 species

-73% vs. current

Scotland

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+100% vs. current

Lumber City

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+900% vs. current

Jacksonville

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+900% vs. current

Scotland

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+100% vs. current

Sharon

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+900% 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

#17

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#17 of 100 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Telfair County

-87% species diversity