Cumberland Island
Ecosystem Overview
The Cumberland Island ecosystem supports 93 documented wildlife species across 86 taxonomic genera. Located in camden county, georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Camden County nearby has 7% more documented species, Cumberland Island offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 camden county County natural areas, placing it in the 33th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 93 total documented species.
Equus caballus
Feral horse
Vachellia farnesiana
Sweet acacia
Dasypus novemcinctus
nine-banded armadillo
Herpothallon rubrocinctum
Limulus polyphemus
horseshoe crab
Pyrenula cruenta
Ipomoea pes-caprae
railroadvine
Bignonia capreolata
crossvine
Salvia coccinea
Blood sage
Hydrocotyle bonariensis
Quercus virginiana
Southern Live Oak
Serenoa repens
saw-palmetto
Eupatorium capillifolium
Dogfennel
Cnidoscolus stimulosus
bull-nettle
Pteris vittata
Ladder Brake
Sabal palmetto
cabbage palm
Borrichia frutescens
sea oxeye
Smilax bona-nox
bullbrier
Dyplolabia afzelii
Chortophaga australior
Southern Green-Striped Grasshopper
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Camden County
Discover 5 other wildlife-rich locations near Cumberland Island. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Cumberland Islandwithin Camden County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.