A. H. Stephens State Park

Ecosystem Overview

The A. H. Stephens State Park ecosystem supports 69 documented wildlife species across 59 taxonomic genera. Located in Taliaferro County, Georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Taliaferro County nearby has 13% more documented species, A. H. Stephens State Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #49 for species diversity among 100 Taliaferro County County natural areas, placing it in the 51th 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

#49

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#49 of 100 locations

51th percentile for diversity

vs. Taliaferro County

-13% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 69 total documented species.

Physcia atrostriata

Very Common2 obs.

Micarea neostipitata

Very Common2 obs.

Gomphillus americanus

Very Common2 obs.

Gyalolechia flavovirescens

Sulphur Firedot

Very Common2 obs.

Parmotrema hypoleucinum

Lacy Powdered-Ruffle

Very Common2 obs.

Leptogium austroamericanum

Common2 obs.

Leiorreuma sericeum

Common2 obs.

Thelotrema subtile

Delicate Barnacles Lichen

Common2 obs.

Normandina pulchella

Elf Ears Lichen

Common1 obs.

Phlyctis petraea

Rock Whitewash

Common1 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common1 obs.

Cladonia grayi

Gray'S Cup Lichen

Occasional1 obs.

Pertusaria texana

Occasional1 obs.

Battus philenor

Blue Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Oxydendrum arboreum

Sourwood

Occasional1 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Occasional1 obs.

Epifagus virginiana

Beechdrops

Occasional1 obs.

Amandinea punctata

Tiny Button Lichen

Rare1 obs.

Arthonia rubella

Rare1 obs.

Ilex opaca

White Holly

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+97%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Taliaferro County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Taliaferro County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-13% vs. current

Crawfordville

Importance: 0.70

69 species

0% vs. current

Sharon

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+2200% vs. current

Crawfordville

Importance: 0.50

69 species

0% vs. current

Edgewood Crossroads

Importance: 0.50

53 species

+30% vs. current

Deerlick Astronomy Village

Importance: 0.50

3 species

+2200% vs. current

Raytown

Importance: 0.50

3 species

+2200% vs. current

Sharon

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+6800% 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 Taliaferro County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 69 total documented species.

Physcia atrostriata

Very Common2 obs.

Micarea neostipitata

Very Common2 obs.

Gomphillus americanus

Very Common2 obs.

Gyalolechia flavovirescens

Sulphur Firedot

Very Common2 obs.

Parmotrema hypoleucinum

Lacy Powdered-Ruffle

Very Common2 obs.

Leptogium austroamericanum

Common2 obs.

Leiorreuma sericeum

Common2 obs.

Thelotrema subtile

Delicate Barnacles Lichen

Common2 obs.

Normandina pulchella

Elf Ears Lichen

Common1 obs.

Phlyctis petraea

Rock Whitewash

Common1 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common1 obs.

Cladonia grayi

Gray'S Cup Lichen

Occasional1 obs.

Pertusaria texana

Occasional1 obs.

Battus philenor

Blue Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Oxydendrum arboreum

Sourwood

Occasional1 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Occasional1 obs.

Epifagus virginiana

Beechdrops

Occasional1 obs.

Amandinea punctata

Tiny Button Lichen

Rare1 obs.

Arthonia rubella

Rare1 obs.

Ilex opaca

White Holly

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+97%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Taliaferro County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Taliaferro County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-13% vs. current

Crawfordville

Importance: 0.70

69 species

0% vs. current

Sharon

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+2200% vs. current

Crawfordville

Importance: 0.50

69 species

0% vs. current

Edgewood Crossroads

Importance: 0.50

53 species

+30% vs. current

Deerlick Astronomy Village

Importance: 0.50

3 species

+2200% vs. current

Raytown

Importance: 0.50

3 species

+2200% vs. current

Sharon

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+6800% 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

#49

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#49 of 100 locations

51th percentile for diversity

vs. Taliaferro County

-13% species diversity