Alapaha River

Ecosystem Overview

The Alapaha River ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in Echols County, Georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Echols County nearby has 82% more documented species, Alapaha River offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 32 Echols County County natural areas, placing it in the 81th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 32 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 32 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Echols County

-82% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Magnolia grandiflora

Bull-Bay

Very Common0.37 obs.

Gordonia lasianthus

Loblolly Bay

Very Common0.35 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Very Common0.35 obs.

Pinus taeda

Loblolly Pine

Very Common0.35 obs.

Rubus cuneifolius

Sand Bramble

Very Common0.33 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Common0.33 obs.

Carphephorus odoratissimus

Common0.33 obs.

Rubus trivialis

Southern Dewberry

Common0.21 obs.

Ipomoea hederifolia

Star Ipomoea

Common0.2 obs.

Ischnura hastata

Citrine Forktail

Common0.12 obs.

Cladonia evansii

Common0.11 obs.

Geranium carolinianum

Carolina Geranium

Occasional0.06 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch Clover

Occasional0.06 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Occasional0.06 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Echols County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Echols County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-82% vs. current

Melrose

Importance: 0.50

8 species

+75% vs. current

Alapahoochee River

Importance: 0.40

49 species

-71% vs. current

Suwannee River

Importance: 0.40

24 species

-42% vs. current

Grand Bay Creek

Importance: 0.40

21 species

-33% vs. current

Alapahoochee River

Importance: 0.40

15 species

-7% vs. current

Smith Road

Importance: 0.40

11 species

+27% vs. current

Enoch Creek Cemetery

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

-48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Echols County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Echols County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-82% vs. current

Melrose

Importance: 0.50

8 species

+75% vs. current

Alapahoochee River

Importance: 0.40

49 species

-71% vs. current

Suwannee River

Importance: 0.40

24 species

-42% vs. current

Grand Bay Creek

Importance: 0.40

21 species

-33% vs. current

Alapahoochee River

Importance: 0.40

15 species

-7% vs. current

Smith Road

Importance: 0.40

11 species

+27% vs. current

Enoch Creek Cemetery

Importance: 0.40

11 species

+27% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Magnolia grandiflora

Bull-Bay

Very Common0.37 obs.

Gordonia lasianthus

Loblolly Bay

Very Common0.35 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Very Common0.35 obs.

Pinus taeda

Loblolly Pine

Very Common0.35 obs.

Rubus cuneifolius

Sand Bramble

Very Common0.33 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Common0.33 obs.

Carphephorus odoratissimus

Common0.33 obs.

Rubus trivialis

Southern Dewberry

Common0.21 obs.

Ipomoea hederifolia

Star Ipomoea

Common0.2 obs.

Ischnura hastata

Citrine Forktail

Common0.12 obs.

Cladonia evansii

Common0.11 obs.

Geranium carolinianum

Carolina Geranium

Occasional0.06 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch Clover

Occasional0.06 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Occasional0.06 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

Regional Rank

Out of 32 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 32 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Echols County

-82% species diversity