Fannin County

Ecosystem Overview

The Fannin County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 taxonomic genera. Located in Fannin 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 Browns Lake, Fannin County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Fannin County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Browns Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Very Common4 obs.

Galax urceolata

Very Common4 obs.

Desmognathus monticola

Seal Salamander

Very Common4 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Very Common3 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common3 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Common3 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Common3 obs.

Houstonia purpurea

Common3 obs.

Viola hastata

spear-leaf violet

Common3 obs.

Iris cristata

crested iris

Common3 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Common3 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional2 obs.

Trillium catesbaei

Catesby’s Trillium

Occasional2 obs.

Pedicularis canadensis

Wood Betony

Occasional2 obs.

Magnolia tripetala

Umbrella Magnolia

Occasional2 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Occasional2 obs.

Aralia racemosa

Life-Of-Man

Rare2 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Rare2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Fannin County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Blue Ridge

Importance: 0.29

9 species

+1011% vs. current

McCaysville

Importance: 0.25

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Lake Blue Ridge

Importance: 0.12

1 species

+9900% 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 Fannin County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Fannin County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Blue Ridge

Importance: 0.29

9 species

+1011% vs. current

McCaysville

Importance: 0.25

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Lake Blue Ridge

Importance: 0.12

1 species

+9900% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Browns Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Very Common4 obs.

Galax urceolata

Very Common4 obs.

Desmognathus monticola

Seal Salamander

Very Common4 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Very Common3 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common3 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Common3 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Common3 obs.

Houstonia purpurea

Common3 obs.

Viola hastata

spear-leaf violet

Common3 obs.

Iris cristata

crested iris

Common3 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Common3 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional2 obs.

Trillium catesbaei

Catesby’s Trillium

Occasional2 obs.

Pedicularis canadensis

Wood Betony

Occasional2 obs.

Magnolia tripetala

Umbrella Magnolia

Occasional2 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Occasional2 obs.

Aralia racemosa

Life-Of-Man

Rare2 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Rare2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

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