Rabun County

Ecosystem Overview

The Rabun County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Rabun 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 Lake Rabun, Rabun County hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Rabun County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Rabun

+9900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Asclepias exaltata

Poke Milkweed

Very Common21 obs.

Gillenia trifoliata

mountain Indian-physic

Very Common18 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Very Common11 obs.

Rhododendron maximum

Big Rhododendron

Very Common10 obs.

Galax urceolata

Very Common9 obs.

Trillium catesbaei

Catesby’s Trillium

Common9 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Common8 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common8 obs.

Lysimachia quadrifolia

Crosswort

Common8 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Common8 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Common7 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Occasional7 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Occasional6 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Occasional6 obs.

Stellaria pubera

Occasional6 obs.

Huperzia lucidula

shining fir-moss

Occasional6 obs.

Solidago curtisii

Occasional6 obs.

Epigaea repens

Ground Laurel

Rare5 obs.

Oxydendrum arboreum

sourwood

Rare5 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Rabun County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Rabun

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Clayton

Importance: 0.31

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Dillard

Importance: 0.26

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Sky Valley

Importance: 0.22

18 species

+456% vs. current

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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 Rabun County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Rabun County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Rabun

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Clayton

Importance: 0.31

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Dillard

Importance: 0.26

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Sky Valley

Importance: 0.22

18 species

+456% vs. current

About This Comparison

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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Rabun

+9900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Asclepias exaltata

Poke Milkweed

Very Common21 obs.

Gillenia trifoliata

mountain Indian-physic

Very Common18 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Very Common11 obs.

Rhododendron maximum

Big Rhododendron

Very Common10 obs.

Galax urceolata

Very Common9 obs.

Trillium catesbaei

Catesby’s Trillium

Common9 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Common8 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common8 obs.

Lysimachia quadrifolia

Crosswort

Common8 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Common8 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Common7 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Occasional7 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Occasional6 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Occasional6 obs.

Stellaria pubera

Occasional6 obs.

Huperzia lucidula

shining fir-moss

Occasional6 obs.

Solidago curtisii

Occasional6 obs.

Epigaea repens

Ground Laurel

Rare5 obs.

Oxydendrum arboreum

sourwood

Rare5 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Rare5 obs.

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