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Cartersville

Ecosystem Overview

The Cartersville ecosystem supports 27 documented wildlife species across 26 taxonomic genera. Located in bartow county, georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Bartow County nearby has 73% more documented species, Cartersville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 bartow county County natural areas, placing it in the 33th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

27
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
26
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
14
Common Species
Frequently observed species
13
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#2
Regional Rank
Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species
Common8 species
Occasional8 species
Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#2 of 3 locations
33th percentile for diversity
vs. Bartow County
-73% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Galax urceolata

Galax urceolata

Very Common4 obs.
Kalmia latifolia

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common2 obs.
Hieracium venosum

Hieracium venosum

Rattlesnake Hawkweed

Very Common2 obs.
Phyciodes tharos

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Very Common1 obs.
Trametes versicolor

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Very Common1 obs.
Parmotrema hypotropum

Parmotrema hypotropum

Powdered Ruffle Lichen

Common1 obs.
Cladonia didyma

Cladonia didyma

Common1 obs.
Dimelaena oreina

Dimelaena oreina

Common1 obs.
Pyxine subcinerea

Pyxine subcinerea

Common1 obs.
Diphyscium foliosum

Diphyscium foliosum

nut moss

Common1 obs.
Danthonia spicata

Danthonia spicata

Poverty Wild Oatgrass

Common1 obs.
Hypoxis hirsuta

Hypoxis hirsuta

yellow star-grass

Occasional1 obs.
Oxydendrum arboreum

Oxydendrum arboreum

sourwood

Occasional1 obs.
Chimaphila maculata

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Occasional1 obs.
Veronica persica

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Occasional1 obs.
Acer rubrum

Acer rubrum

Maple

Occasional1 obs.
Cladonia grayi

Cladonia grayi

Gray'S Cup Lichen

Occasional1 obs.
Lepraria normandinoides

Lepraria normandinoides

Rare1 obs.
Canoparmelia alabamensis

Canoparmelia alabamensis

Rare1 obs.
Dictyoptera aurora

Dictyoptera aurora

Rare1 obs.

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