James H."sloppy" Floyd State Park

Ecosystem Overview

The James H."sloppy" Floyd State Park ecosystem supports 31 documented wildlife species across 31 taxonomic genera. Located in Chattooga County, Georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Chattooga County nearby has 59% more documented species, James H."sloppy" Floyd State Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #58 for species diversity among 100 Chattooga County County natural areas, placing it in the 42th 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

#58

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#58 of 100 locations

42th percentile for diversity

vs. Chattooga County

-59% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 31 total documented species.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Very Common3.05 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Very Common1 obs.

Taxodium distichum

Bald Cypress

Very Common1 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Maidenfern

Very Common1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

Mallard

Very Common1 obs.

Oxalis violacea

Violet Wood-Sorrel

Common1 obs.

Salvia lyrata

Cancerweed

Common1 obs.

Sedum ternatum

Wild Stonecrop

Common1 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Common1 obs.

Clitoria mariana

Butterfly-Pea

Common1 obs.

Coreopsis major

Forest Tickseed

Common1 obs.

Myosotis macrosperma

Large-Seed Forget-Me-Not

Occasional1 obs.

Tradescantia subaspera

Wide-Leaf Spiderwort

Occasional1 obs.

Conopholis americana

Squawroot

Occasional1 obs.

Trillium cuneatum

Sweet Betsy

Occasional1 obs.

Hydrangea quercifolia

Oakleaf Hydrangea

Occasional1 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional1 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Rare0.22 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Rare0.21 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Rare0.2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Chattooga County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Chattooga County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-59% vs. current

Trion

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-60% vs. current

Summerville

Importance: 0.70

35 species

-11% vs. current

Menlo

Importance: 0.70

16 species

+94% vs. current

Lyerly

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+520% vs. current

Summerville

Importance: 0.60

20 species

+55% vs. current

Otting Tract Wilderness Management Area

Importance: 0.60

10 species

+210% vs. current

Otting Wma

Importance: 0.60

10 species

+210% 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 Chattooga County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Chattooga County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Chattooga County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-59% vs. current

Trion

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-60% vs. current

Summerville

Importance: 0.70

35 species

-11% vs. current

Menlo

Importance: 0.70

16 species

+94% vs. current

Lyerly

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+520% vs. current

Summerville

Importance: 0.60

20 species

+55% vs. current

Otting Tract Wilderness Management Area

Importance: 0.60

10 species

+210% vs. current

Otting Wma

Importance: 0.60

10 species

+210% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 31 total documented species.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Very Common3.05 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Very Common1 obs.

Taxodium distichum

Bald Cypress

Very Common1 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Maidenfern

Very Common1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

Mallard

Very Common1 obs.

Oxalis violacea

Violet Wood-Sorrel

Common1 obs.

Salvia lyrata

Cancerweed

Common1 obs.

Sedum ternatum

Wild Stonecrop

Common1 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Common1 obs.

Clitoria mariana

Butterfly-Pea

Common1 obs.

Coreopsis major

Forest Tickseed

Common1 obs.

Myosotis macrosperma

Large-Seed Forget-Me-Not

Occasional1 obs.

Tradescantia subaspera

Wide-Leaf Spiderwort

Occasional1 obs.

Conopholis americana

Squawroot

Occasional1 obs.

Trillium cuneatum

Sweet Betsy

Occasional1 obs.

Hydrangea quercifolia

Oakleaf Hydrangea

Occasional1 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional1 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Rare0.22 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Rare0.21 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Rare0.2 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

#58

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#58 of 100 locations

42th percentile for diversity

vs. Chattooga County

-59% species diversity