Gwinnett County

Ecosystem Overview

The Gwinnett County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Gwinnett 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 Duluth, Gwinnett County hosts 1900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 12 Gwinnett County County natural areas, placing it in the 92th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 12 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Duluth

+1900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Very Common11 obs.

Apioperdon pyriforme

Very Common10 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Very Common9 obs.

Ganoderma curtisii

Very Common9 obs.

Amanita persicina

Very Common7 obs.

Trichonephila clavata

Common7 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common6 obs.

Chlorophyllum molybdites

False Parasol

Common6 obs.

Alnus serrulata

Brook-Side Alder

Common6 obs.

Stereum lobatum

Common6 obs.

Pleurotus pulmonarius

Summer Oyster Mushroom

Common6 obs.

Pleurotus ostreatus

Oyster Mushroom

Occasional6 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional6 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional5 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Occasional5 obs.

Panellus stipticus

Bitter Oysterling

Occasional5 obs.

Hericium erinaceus

Lion'S-Mane Mushroom

Occasional5 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Rare5 obs.

Maevia expansa

Rare5 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Gwinnett County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Duluth

Importance: 0.42

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Lawrenceville

Importance: 0.39

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Norcross

Importance: 0.38

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Snellville

Importance: 0.37

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Lilburn

Importance: 0.36

20 species

+400% vs. current

Watershed Y17 Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Marett Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Sims Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% 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 Gwinnett County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Gwinnett County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Duluth

Importance: 0.42

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Lawrenceville

Importance: 0.39

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Norcross

Importance: 0.38

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Snellville

Importance: 0.37

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Lilburn

Importance: 0.36

20 species

+400% vs. current

Watershed Y17 Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Marett Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Sims Lake

Importance: 0.35

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 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 12 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Duluth

+1900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Very Common11 obs.

Apioperdon pyriforme

Very Common10 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Very Common9 obs.

Ganoderma curtisii

Very Common9 obs.

Amanita persicina

Very Common7 obs.

Trichonephila clavata

Common7 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common6 obs.

Chlorophyllum molybdites

False Parasol

Common6 obs.

Alnus serrulata

Brook-Side Alder

Common6 obs.

Stereum lobatum

Common6 obs.

Pleurotus pulmonarius

Summer Oyster Mushroom

Common6 obs.

Pleurotus ostreatus

Oyster Mushroom

Occasional6 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional6 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional5 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Occasional5 obs.

Panellus stipticus

Bitter Oysterling

Occasional5 obs.

Hericium erinaceus

Lion'S-Mane Mushroom

Occasional5 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Rare5 obs.

Maevia expansa

Rare5 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Rare4 obs.

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