Murray County

Ecosystem Overview

The Murray County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Murray 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 Reed Lake, Murray County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Murray 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. Reed Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Trillium catesbaei

Catesby’s Trillium

Very Common6 obs.

Galax urceolata

Very Common3 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Very Common3 obs.

Nerodia sipedon

Northern Water Snake

Very Common3 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Very Common2 obs.

Etheostoma coosae

Coosa Darter

Common2 obs.

Hypochilus pococki

Common2 obs.

Aureoboletus betula

Common2 obs.

Trillium luteum

Yellow Trillium

Common2 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Common2 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Common2 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Occasional2 obs.

Delphinium tricorne

dwarf larkspur

Occasional2 obs.

Melampyrum lineare

Narrowleaf Cowwheat

Occasional2 obs.

Chrysopsis mariana

Maryland golden-aster

Occasional2 obs.

Cyprinella callistia

Alabama shiner

Occasional2 obs.

Usnea strigosa

Bushy Beard Lichen

Occasional2 obs.

Idaea furciferata

Notch-winged Wave

Rare2 obs.

Sitta canadensis

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Rare2 obs.

Spilosoma congrua

Agreeable Tiger Moth

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Murray County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Fort Mountain Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Lake Conasauga

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Chatsworth

Importance: 0.30

3 species

+3233% 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 Murray County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Murray County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Fort Mountain Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Lake Conasauga

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Chatsworth

Importance: 0.30

3 species

+3233% 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. Reed Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Trillium catesbaei

Catesby’s Trillium

Very Common6 obs.

Galax urceolata

Very Common3 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Very Common3 obs.

Nerodia sipedon

Northern Water Snake

Very Common3 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Very Common2 obs.

Etheostoma coosae

Coosa Darter

Common2 obs.

Hypochilus pococki

Common2 obs.

Aureoboletus betula

Common2 obs.

Trillium luteum

Yellow Trillium

Common2 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Common2 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Common2 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Occasional2 obs.

Delphinium tricorne

dwarf larkspur

Occasional2 obs.

Melampyrum lineare

Narrowleaf Cowwheat

Occasional2 obs.

Chrysopsis mariana

Maryland golden-aster

Occasional2 obs.

Cyprinella callistia

Alabama shiner

Occasional2 obs.

Usnea strigosa

Bushy Beard Lichen

Occasional2 obs.

Idaea furciferata

Notch-winged Wave

Rare2 obs.

Sitta canadensis

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Rare2 obs.

Spilosoma congrua

Agreeable Tiger Moth

Rare2 obs.

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