Providence Canyon State Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Providence Canyon State Park ecosystem supports 67 documented wildlife species across 61 taxonomic genera. Located in Stewart County, Georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Stewart County nearby has 14% more documented species, Providence Canyon State Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #29 for species diversity among 100 Stewart County County natural areas, placing it in the 71th 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

#29

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#29 of 100 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Stewart County

-14% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 67 total documented species.

Rhododendron minus

Piedmont Rhododendron

Very Common4 obs.

Sceloporus undulatus

Fence Lizard

Very Common3 obs.

Trametes lactinea

Very Common2 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Arrow-Wood

Very Common2 obs.

Melia azedarach

Chinaberrytree

Very Common2 obs.

Cirsium horridulum

Bull Thistle

Common2 obs.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Common2 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Common2 obs.

Morella cerifera

Wax Myrtle

Common2 obs.

Oxydendrum arboreum

Sourwood

Common2 obs.

Ilex opaca

White Holly

Common2 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional1 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Occasional1 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

Tufted Titmouse

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus velutina

Black Oak

Occasional1 obs.

Tricrania sanguinipennis

Blood-Winged Blister Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Kukulcania hibernalis

Crevice Weaver

Occasional1 obs.

Rhododendron prunifolium

Plum-Leaf Azalea

Rare1 obs.

Viridothelium virens

Speckled Blister Lichen

Rare1 obs.

Eptesicus fuscus

Big Brown Bat

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+49%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Stewart County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Stewart County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-14% vs. current

Hannahatchee Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-16% vs. current

Richland

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-16% vs. current

Hannahatchee Wildlife Management Area

in Lumpkin

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-16% vs. current

Lumpkin

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3250% vs. current

Omaha

Importance: 0.50

12 species

+458% vs. current

Heard Place

Importance: 0.50

12 species

+458% vs. current

Gillis Place

Importance: 0.50

12 species

+458% 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 Stewart County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 67 total documented species.

Rhododendron minus

Piedmont Rhododendron

Very Common4 obs.

Sceloporus undulatus

Fence Lizard

Very Common3 obs.

Trametes lactinea

Very Common2 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Arrow-Wood

Very Common2 obs.

Melia azedarach

Chinaberrytree

Very Common2 obs.

Cirsium horridulum

Bull Thistle

Common2 obs.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Common2 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Common2 obs.

Morella cerifera

Wax Myrtle

Common2 obs.

Oxydendrum arboreum

Sourwood

Common2 obs.

Ilex opaca

White Holly

Common2 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional1 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Occasional1 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

Tufted Titmouse

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus velutina

Black Oak

Occasional1 obs.

Tricrania sanguinipennis

Blood-Winged Blister Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Kukulcania hibernalis

Crevice Weaver

Occasional1 obs.

Rhododendron prunifolium

Plum-Leaf Azalea

Rare1 obs.

Viridothelium virens

Speckled Blister Lichen

Rare1 obs.

Eptesicus fuscus

Big Brown Bat

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+49%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Stewart County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Stewart County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-14% vs. current

Hannahatchee Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-16% vs. current

Richland

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-16% vs. current

Hannahatchee Wildlife Management Area

in Lumpkin

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-16% vs. current

Lumpkin

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3250% vs. current

Omaha

Importance: 0.50

12 species

+458% vs. current

Heard Place

Importance: 0.50

12 species

+458% vs. current

Gillis Place

Importance: 0.50

12 species

+458% 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

#29

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#29 of 100 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Stewart County

-14% species diversity