Charlton County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Charlton County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Charlton County, Georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Charlton County Lake, Charlton County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 Charlton County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Charlton County Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common18 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common7 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Very Common5 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common5 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Very Common4 obs.

Apalone ferox

Florida Softshell Turtle

Common4 obs.

Eriocaulon compressum

Common4 obs.

Dolomedes triton

Six-Spotted Fishing Spider

Common4 obs.

Serenoa repens

saw-palmetto

Common4 obs.

Ladona deplanata

Blue Corporal

Common4 obs.

Orontium aquaticum

golden-club

Common3 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Occasional3 obs.

Taxodium distichum

bald-cypress

Occasional3 obs.

Cyrilla racemiflora

myrtle

Occasional3 obs.

Ilex cassine

Dahoon

Occasional3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional3 obs.

Gasteracantha cancriformis

Spinybacked orbweaver

Occasional2 obs.

Tramea carolina

Carolina Saddlebags

Rare2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare2 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Rare2 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Charlton County Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common18 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common7 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Very Common5 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common5 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Very Common4 obs.

Apalone ferox

Florida Softshell Turtle

Common4 obs.

Eriocaulon compressum

Common4 obs.

Dolomedes triton

Six-Spotted Fishing Spider

Common4 obs.

Serenoa repens

saw-palmetto

Common4 obs.

Ladona deplanata

Blue Corporal

Common4 obs.

Orontium aquaticum

golden-club

Common3 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Occasional3 obs.

Taxodium distichum

bald-cypress

Occasional3 obs.

Cyrilla racemiflora

myrtle

Occasional3 obs.

Ilex cassine

Dahoon

Occasional3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional3 obs.

Gasteracantha cancriformis

Spinybacked orbweaver

Occasional2 obs.

Tramea carolina

Carolina Saddlebags

Rare2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare2 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Rare2 obs.

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