Suwannee River

Ecosystem Overview

The Suwannee River ecosystem supports 24 documented wildlife species across 24 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 70% more documented species, Suwannee River offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 32 Echols County County natural areas, placing it in the 91th 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

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 32 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Echols County

-70% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Pinus taeda

Loblolly Pine

Very Common0.28 obs.

Lachnanthes caroliana

Very Common0.28 obs.

Ischnura hastata

Citrine Forktail

Very Common0.26 obs.

Taeniaptera trivittata

Very Common0.25 obs.

Chortophaga australior

Southern Green-Striped Grasshopper

Very Common0.25 obs.

Orphulella pelidna

Spotted-Wing Grasshopper

Common0.25 obs.

Papilio palamedes

Laurel Swallowtail

Common0.25 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Common0.25 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Common0.25 obs.

Leptoglossus phyllopus

Common0.25 obs.

Rhexia mariana

Maryland Meadow-Beauty

Common0.15 obs.

Ilex glabra

Inkberry

Occasional0.14 obs.

Rabidosa rabida

Rabid Wolf Spider

Occasional0.11 obs.

Erigeron quercifolius

Occasional0.11 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Occasional0.1 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Occasional0.1 obs.

Diodia virginiana

Occasional0.1 obs.

Nasiaeschna pentacantha

Cyrano Darner

Rare0.1 obs.

Vitis cinerea

Ashy Grape

Rare0.1 obs.

Smilax glauca

Catbrier

Rare0.1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-8%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Echols County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Echols County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-70% vs. current

Melrose

Importance: 0.50

8 species

+200% vs. current

Alapahoochee River

Importance: 0.40

49 species

-51% vs. current

Grand Bay Creek

Importance: 0.40

21 species

+14% vs. current

Alapahoochee River

Importance: 0.40

15 species

+60% vs. current

Alapaha River

Importance: 0.40

14 species

+71% vs. current

Smith Road

Importance: 0.40

11 species

+118% vs. current

Enoch Creek Cemetery

Importance: 0.40

11 species

+118% 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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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Pinus taeda

Loblolly Pine

Very Common0.28 obs.

Lachnanthes caroliana

Very Common0.28 obs.

Ischnura hastata

Citrine Forktail

Very Common0.26 obs.

Taeniaptera trivittata

Very Common0.25 obs.

Chortophaga australior

Southern Green-Striped Grasshopper

Very Common0.25 obs.

Orphulella pelidna

Spotted-Wing Grasshopper

Common0.25 obs.

Papilio palamedes

Laurel Swallowtail

Common0.25 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Common0.25 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Common0.25 obs.

Leptoglossus phyllopus

Common0.25 obs.

Rhexia mariana

Maryland Meadow-Beauty

Common0.15 obs.

Ilex glabra

Inkberry

Occasional0.14 obs.

Rabidosa rabida

Rabid Wolf Spider

Occasional0.11 obs.

Erigeron quercifolius

Occasional0.11 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Occasional0.1 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Occasional0.1 obs.

Diodia virginiana

Occasional0.1 obs.

Nasiaeschna pentacantha

Cyrano Darner

Rare0.1 obs.

Vitis cinerea

Ashy Grape

Rare0.1 obs.

Smilax glauca

Catbrier

Rare0.1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-8%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Echols County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Echols County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-70% vs. current

Melrose

Importance: 0.50

8 species

+200% vs. current

Alapahoochee River

Importance: 0.40

49 species

-51% vs. current

Grand Bay Creek

Importance: 0.40

21 species

+14% vs. current

Alapahoochee River

Importance: 0.40

15 species

+60% vs. current

Alapaha River

Importance: 0.40

14 species

+71% vs. current

Smith Road

Importance: 0.40

11 species

+118% vs. current

Enoch Creek Cemetery

Importance: 0.40

11 species

+118% vs. current

About This Comparison

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

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 32 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Echols County

-70% species diversity