Vega

Ecosystem Overview

The Vega ecosystem supports 56 documented wildlife species across 56 taxonomic genera. Located in Pike County, Georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pike County nearby has 25% more documented species, Vega offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #84 for species diversity among 100 Pike County County natural areas, placing it in the 16th 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

#84

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#84 of 100 locations

16th percentile for diversity

vs. Pike County

-25% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 56 total documented species.

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Catbrier

Very Common0.45 obs.

Setaria pumila

Pigeon Grass

Very Common0.43 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Very Common0.13 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Very Common0.12 obs.

Boehmeria cylindrica

Bog-Hemp

Very Common0.11 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Common0.11 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Common0.11 obs.

Jacquemontia tamnifolia

Hairy Clustervine

Common0.11 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Common0.11 obs.

Vaejovis carolinianus

Common0.1 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

Fowler'S Toad

Common0.1 obs.

Megapallifera mutabilis

Changeable Mantleslug

Occasional0.1 obs.

Leptoglossus oppositus

Northern Leaf-Footed Bug

Occasional0.1 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Bullfrog

Occasional0.1 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Occasional0.06 obs.

Symmerista albifrons

White-Headed Prominent

Occasional0.06 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Occasional0.05 obs.

Junonia coenia

Common Buckeye

Rare0.05 obs.

Clogmia albipunctatus

Drain Fly

Rare0.05 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Rare0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+30%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pike County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Pike County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-25% vs. current

Meansville

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-30% vs. current

Zebulon

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-29% vs. current

Williamson

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1300% vs. current

Concord

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1300% vs. current

Molena

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+5500% vs. current

Meansville

Importance: 0.50

78 species

-28% vs. current

Zebulon

Importance: 0.50

19 species

+195% 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 Pike County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+30%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pike County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Pike County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-25% vs. current

Meansville

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-30% vs. current

Zebulon

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-29% vs. current

Williamson

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1300% vs. current

Concord

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1300% vs. current

Molena

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+5500% vs. current

Meansville

Importance: 0.50

78 species

-28% vs. current

Zebulon

Importance: 0.50

19 species

+195% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 56 total documented species.

Smilax bona-nox

Catbrier

Very Common0.45 obs.

Setaria pumila

Pigeon Grass

Very Common0.43 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Very Common0.13 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Very Common0.12 obs.

Boehmeria cylindrica

Bog-Hemp

Very Common0.11 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Common0.11 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Common0.11 obs.

Jacquemontia tamnifolia

Hairy Clustervine

Common0.11 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Common0.11 obs.

Vaejovis carolinianus

Common0.1 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

Fowler'S Toad

Common0.1 obs.

Megapallifera mutabilis

Changeable Mantleslug

Occasional0.1 obs.

Leptoglossus oppositus

Northern Leaf-Footed Bug

Occasional0.1 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Bullfrog

Occasional0.1 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Occasional0.06 obs.

Symmerista albifrons

White-Headed Prominent

Occasional0.06 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Occasional0.05 obs.

Junonia coenia

Common Buckeye

Rare0.05 obs.

Clogmia albipunctatus

Drain Fly

Rare0.05 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Rare0.05 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

#84

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#84 of 100 locations

16th percentile for diversity

vs. Pike County

-25% species diversity