Butler

Ecosystem Overview

The Butler ecosystem supports 30 documented wildlife species across 29 taxonomic genera. Located in Taylor County, Georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Taylor County nearby has 62% more documented species, Butler offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #95 for species diversity among 100 Taylor County County natural areas, placing it in the 5th 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

#95

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#95 of 100 locations

5th percentile for diversity

vs. Taylor County

-62% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 30 total documented species.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Very Common0.97 obs.

Cyrilla racemiflora

Titi

Very Common0.97 obs.

Sonchus asper

Sow Thistle

Very Common0.47 obs.

Polygonella fimbriata

Very Common0.4 obs.

Pityopsis pinifolia

Very Common0.39 obs.

Pinus clausa

Sand Pine

Common0.38 obs.

Asclepias humistrata

Common0.38 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Common0.38 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Common0.09 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Common0.08 obs.

Lerema accius

Clouded Skipper

Common0.08 obs.

Agalinis purpurea

Purple Agalinis

Occasional0.08 obs.

Lerodea eufala

Gray Skipper

Occasional0.08 obs.

Liatris elegans

Elegant Gayfeather

Occasional0.08 obs.

Euthamia caroliniana

Slender Goldentop

Occasional0.08 obs.

Acris gryllus

Southern Cricket Frog

Occasional0.08 obs.

Junonia coenia

Common Buckeye

Occasional0.08 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Rare0.08 obs.

Crocanthemum rosmarinifolium

Rare0.08 obs.

Toxicodendron pubescens

Poison Oak

Rare0.08 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-17%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Taylor County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Taylor County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-62% vs. current

Butler

Importance: 0.70

33 species

-9% vs. current

Reynolds

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+2900% vs. current

Howard

Importance: 0.50

67 species

-55% vs. current

Norwich

Importance: 0.50

40 species

-25% vs. current

Taylor County Recreation Complex

Importance: 0.50

34 species

-12% vs. current

Goldson

Importance: 0.50

32 species

-6% vs. current

Mauk

Importance: 0.50

4 species

+650% 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 Taylor County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 30 total documented species.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Very Common0.97 obs.

Cyrilla racemiflora

Titi

Very Common0.97 obs.

Sonchus asper

Sow Thistle

Very Common0.47 obs.

Polygonella fimbriata

Very Common0.4 obs.

Pityopsis pinifolia

Very Common0.39 obs.

Pinus clausa

Sand Pine

Common0.38 obs.

Asclepias humistrata

Common0.38 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Common0.38 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Common0.09 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Common0.08 obs.

Lerema accius

Clouded Skipper

Common0.08 obs.

Agalinis purpurea

Purple Agalinis

Occasional0.08 obs.

Lerodea eufala

Gray Skipper

Occasional0.08 obs.

Liatris elegans

Elegant Gayfeather

Occasional0.08 obs.

Euthamia caroliniana

Slender Goldentop

Occasional0.08 obs.

Acris gryllus

Southern Cricket Frog

Occasional0.08 obs.

Junonia coenia

Common Buckeye

Occasional0.08 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Rare0.08 obs.

Crocanthemum rosmarinifolium

Rare0.08 obs.

Toxicodendron pubescens

Poison Oak

Rare0.08 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-17%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Taylor County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Taylor County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-62% vs. current

Butler

Importance: 0.70

33 species

-9% vs. current

Reynolds

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+2900% vs. current

Howard

Importance: 0.50

67 species

-55% vs. current

Norwich

Importance: 0.50

40 species

-25% vs. current

Taylor County Recreation Complex

Importance: 0.50

34 species

-12% vs. current

Goldson

Importance: 0.50

32 species

-6% vs. current

Mauk

Importance: 0.50

4 species

+650% 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

#95

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#95 of 100 locations

5th percentile for diversity

vs. Taylor County

-62% species diversity