Pleasant Grove

Ecosystem Overview

The Pleasant Grove ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in Washington County, Georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Washington County nearby has 78% more documented species, Pleasant Grove offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #30 for species diversity among 100 Washington County County natural areas, placing it in the 70th 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

#30

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#30 of 100 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Washington County

-78% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Ipomoea pandurata

Indian Potato

Very Common0.58 obs.

Melissa officinalis

Balm

Very Common0.57 obs.

Citrullus lanatus

Watermelon

Very Common0.07 obs.

Magicicada tredecim

Very Common0.03 obs.

Leucocoprinus birnbaumii

Flowerpot Parasol

Very Common0.03 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Common0.02 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green Anole

Common0.02 obs.

Phileurus truncatus

Common0.02 obs.

Halysidota harrisii

Sycamore Tussock Moth

Common0.02 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Fall Webworm

Common0.02 obs.

Prunus caroliniana

Carolina Laurel Cherry

Common0.02 obs.

Trichonephila clavipes

Occasional0.02 obs.

Actias luna

Luna Moth

Occasional0.02 obs.

Gelsemium sempervirens

Carolina-Jasmine

Occasional0.02 obs.

Rabidosa rabida

Rabid Wolf Spider

Occasional0.02 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Occasional0.02 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Orb Weavers

Occasional0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-29%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washington County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Washington County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-78% vs. current

Sandersville

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-78% vs. current

Davisboro

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+89% vs. current

Tennille

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+183% vs. current

Riddleville

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+325% vs. current

Harrison

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1600% vs. current

Hamburg State Park

Importance: 0.60

11 species

+55% vs. current

Sandersville

Importance: 0.60

6 species

+183% 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 Washington County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Ipomoea pandurata

Indian Potato

Very Common0.58 obs.

Melissa officinalis

Balm

Very Common0.57 obs.

Citrullus lanatus

Watermelon

Very Common0.07 obs.

Magicicada tredecim

Very Common0.03 obs.

Leucocoprinus birnbaumii

Flowerpot Parasol

Very Common0.03 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Common0.02 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green Anole

Common0.02 obs.

Phileurus truncatus

Common0.02 obs.

Halysidota harrisii

Sycamore Tussock Moth

Common0.02 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Fall Webworm

Common0.02 obs.

Prunus caroliniana

Carolina Laurel Cherry

Common0.02 obs.

Trichonephila clavipes

Occasional0.02 obs.

Actias luna

Luna Moth

Occasional0.02 obs.

Gelsemium sempervirens

Carolina-Jasmine

Occasional0.02 obs.

Rabidosa rabida

Rabid Wolf Spider

Occasional0.02 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Occasional0.02 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Orb Weavers

Occasional0.02 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

#30

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#30 of 100 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Washington County

-78% species diversity

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-29%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washington County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Washington County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-78% vs. current

Sandersville

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-78% vs. current

Davisboro

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+89% vs. current

Tennille

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+183% vs. current

Riddleville

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+325% vs. current

Harrison

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1600% vs. current

Hamburg State Park

Importance: 0.60

11 species

+55% vs. current

Sandersville

Importance: 0.60

6 species

+183% vs. current