Magnolia Springs State Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Magnolia Springs State Park ecosystem supports 42 documented wildlife species across 42 taxonomic genera. Located in Jenkins County, Georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Jenkins County nearby has 44% more documented species, Magnolia Springs State Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 49 Jenkins County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th 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 49 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common13 species

Occasional12 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 49 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Jenkins County

-44% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 42 total documented species.

Alligator mississippiensis

Gator

Very Common5 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Very Common3 obs.

Castanea pumila

Allegheny Chinkapin

Very Common3 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Very Common2 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Very Common2 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

Water Nymph

Common2 obs.

Trachemys scripta

Slider

Common2 obs.

Lonicera sempervirens

Coral Honeysuckle

Common2 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

Ebony Spleenwort

Common2 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-Billed Grebe

Common2 obs.

Zeugomantispa minuta

Common1 obs.

Hirundo rustica

Swallow

Occasional1 obs.

Stereum lobatum

Occasional1 obs.

Morella cerifera

Wax Myrtle

Occasional1 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Occasional1 obs.

Lygodium japonicum

Japanese Climbing Fern

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Eastern Ratsnake

Rare1 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Rare1 obs.

Habropoda laboriosa

Southeastern Blueberry Bee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+31%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Jenkins County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Jenkins County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-44% vs. current

Millen

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+600% vs. current

Millen Airport

Importance: 0.50

41 species

+2% vs. current

Perkins

Importance: 0.50

41 species

+2% vs. current

Millen

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+600% vs. current

Millen Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+740% vs. current

Four Points

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+4100% vs. current

Ogeechee River

Importance: 0.40

80 species

-47% 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 Jenkins County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+31%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Jenkins County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Jenkins County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-44% vs. current

Millen

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+600% vs. current

Millen Airport

Importance: 0.50

41 species

+2% vs. current

Perkins

Importance: 0.50

41 species

+2% vs. current

Millen

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+600% vs. current

Millen Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+740% vs. current

Four Points

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+4100% vs. current

Ogeechee River

Importance: 0.40

80 species

-47% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 49 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common13 species

Occasional12 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 49 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Jenkins County

-44% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 42 total documented species.

Alligator mississippiensis

Gator

Very Common5 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Very Common3 obs.

Castanea pumila

Allegheny Chinkapin

Very Common3 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Very Common2 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Very Common2 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

Water Nymph

Common2 obs.

Trachemys scripta

Slider

Common2 obs.

Lonicera sempervirens

Coral Honeysuckle

Common2 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

Ebony Spleenwort

Common2 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-Billed Grebe

Common2 obs.

Zeugomantispa minuta

Common1 obs.

Hirundo rustica

Swallow

Occasional1 obs.

Stereum lobatum

Occasional1 obs.

Morella cerifera

Wax Myrtle

Occasional1 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Occasional1 obs.

Lygodium japonicum

Japanese Climbing Fern

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Eastern Ratsnake

Rare1 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Rare1 obs.

Habropoda laboriosa

Southeastern Blueberry Bee

Rare1 obs.

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