Walker County

Ecosystem Overview

The Walker County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Walker 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 Smith Green West Lake, Walker County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Walker 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. Smith Green West Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Trillium flexipes

drooping trillium

Very Common17 obs.

Trillium decumbens

Trailing Trillium

Very Common16 obs.

Hepatica acutiloba

sharp-lobed liverleaf

Very Common13 obs.

Claytonia caroliniana

Wide-Leaved Spring Beauty

Very Common12 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Very Common12 obs.

Stylophorum diphyllum

Yellow Poppy

Common11 obs.

Phacelia bipinnatifida

Common10 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Common10 obs.

Viola rostrata

long-spurred violet

Common10 obs.

Viola canadensis

Canada violet

Common9 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Common9 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Occasional9 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Colorado Columbine

Occasional9 obs.

Iris cristata

crested iris

Occasional9 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Occasional8 obs.

Stellaria pubera

Occasional8 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Occasional8 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Rare8 obs.

Erigenia bulbosa

pepper-and-salt

Rare7 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Rare7 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Walker County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Crawfish Spring Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Lula Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Rossville

Importance: 0.30

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Lookout Mountain

Importance: 0.28

21 species

+376% 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 Walker County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Walker County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Crawfish Spring Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Lula Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Rossville

Importance: 0.30

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Lookout Mountain

Importance: 0.28

21 species

+376% 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. Smith Green West Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Trillium flexipes

drooping trillium

Very Common17 obs.

Trillium decumbens

Trailing Trillium

Very Common16 obs.

Hepatica acutiloba

sharp-lobed liverleaf

Very Common13 obs.

Claytonia caroliniana

Wide-Leaved Spring Beauty

Very Common12 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Very Common12 obs.

Stylophorum diphyllum

Yellow Poppy

Common11 obs.

Phacelia bipinnatifida

Common10 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Common10 obs.

Viola rostrata

long-spurred violet

Common10 obs.

Viola canadensis

Canada violet

Common9 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Common9 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Occasional9 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Colorado Columbine

Occasional9 obs.

Iris cristata

crested iris

Occasional9 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Occasional8 obs.

Stellaria pubera

Occasional8 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Occasional8 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Rare8 obs.

Erigenia bulbosa

pepper-and-salt

Rare7 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Rare7 obs.

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