Grand Bay Creek

Ecosystem Overview

The Grand Bay Creek ecosystem supports 21 documented wildlife species across 21 taxonomic genera. Located in Echols County, Georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Echols County nearby has 74% more documented species, Grand Bay Creek offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 32 Echols County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 32 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 32 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Echols County

-74% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Cirsium horridulum

Bull Thistle

Very Common0.22 obs.

Sesbania punicea

Rattlebox

Very Common0.2 obs.

Indigofera hirsuta

Hairy Indigo

Very Common0.14 obs.

Sida rhombifolia

Arrowleaf Sida

Very Common0.06 obs.

Richardia scabra

Rough Mexican Clover

Very Common0.06 obs.

Stachys floridana

Florida Betony

Common0.06 obs.

Polypremum procumbens

Juniper-Leaf

Common0.06 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common0.06 obs.

Boehmeria cylindrica

Bog-Hemp

Common0.06 obs.

Oxalis debilis

Pink Woodsorrel

Common0.06 obs.

Lantana montevidensis

Trailing Shrubverbena

Common0.06 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Occasional0.06 obs.

Clethra alnifolia

Pink-Spire

Occasional0.06 obs.

Tradescantia pallida

Purple Heart

Occasional0.02 obs.

Serenoa repens

Saw-Palmetto

Occasional0.02 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Occasional0.02 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk Spurge

Occasional0.01 obs.

Leptinotarsa juncta

False Potato Beetle

Rare0.01 obs.

Pectis prostrata

Rare0.01 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Rare0.01 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Echols County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Echols County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-74% vs. current

Melrose

Importance: 0.50

8 species

+163% vs. current

Alapahoochee River

Importance: 0.40

49 species

-57% vs. current

Suwannee River

Importance: 0.40

24 species

-12% vs. current

Alapahoochee River

Importance: 0.40

15 species

+40% vs. current

Alapaha River

Importance: 0.40

14 species

+50% vs. current

Enoch Creek Cemetery

Importance: 0.40

11 species

+91% vs. current

Smith Road

Importance: 0.40

11 species

+91% 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 Echols County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Echols County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Echols County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-74% vs. current

Melrose

Importance: 0.50

8 species

+163% vs. current

Alapahoochee River

Importance: 0.40

49 species

-57% vs. current

Suwannee River

Importance: 0.40

24 species

-12% vs. current

Alapahoochee River

Importance: 0.40

15 species

+40% vs. current

Alapaha River

Importance: 0.40

14 species

+50% vs. current

Enoch Creek Cemetery

Importance: 0.40

11 species

+91% vs. current

Smith Road

Importance: 0.40

11 species

+91% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Cirsium horridulum

Bull Thistle

Very Common0.22 obs.

Sesbania punicea

Rattlebox

Very Common0.2 obs.

Indigofera hirsuta

Hairy Indigo

Very Common0.14 obs.

Sida rhombifolia

Arrowleaf Sida

Very Common0.06 obs.

Richardia scabra

Rough Mexican Clover

Very Common0.06 obs.

Stachys floridana

Florida Betony

Common0.06 obs.

Polypremum procumbens

Juniper-Leaf

Common0.06 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common0.06 obs.

Boehmeria cylindrica

Bog-Hemp

Common0.06 obs.

Oxalis debilis

Pink Woodsorrel

Common0.06 obs.

Lantana montevidensis

Trailing Shrubverbena

Common0.06 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Occasional0.06 obs.

Clethra alnifolia

Pink-Spire

Occasional0.06 obs.

Tradescantia pallida

Purple Heart

Occasional0.02 obs.

Serenoa repens

Saw-Palmetto

Occasional0.02 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Occasional0.02 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk Spurge

Occasional0.01 obs.

Leptinotarsa juncta

False Potato Beetle

Rare0.01 obs.

Pectis prostrata

Rare0.01 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Rare0.01 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

Regional Rank

Out of 32 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 32 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Echols County

-74% species diversity