Garden City
Ecosystem Overview
The Garden City ecosystem supports 78 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in chatham county, georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Savannah nearby has 22% more documented species, Garden City offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 9 chatham county County natural areas, placing it in the 56th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.
Nymphaea odorata
American white waterlily
Neogerris hesione
Agasicles hygrophila
Gambusia holbrooki
Holbrook’s mosquitofish
Drosera capillaris
pink sundew
Erythrodiplax minuscula
Little Blue Dragonlet
Albizia julibrissin
Siris
Polistes dorsalis
Celithemis eponina
Halloween Pennant
Drosera brevifolia
Egretta caerulea
Little Blue Heron
Scutellaria racemosa
Nekemias arborea
peppervine
Dolomedes triton
Six-Spotted Fishing Spider
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Ischnura ramburii
Rambur's Forktail
Ischnura posita
Fragile Forktail
Polistes bellicosus
Euphoria fulgida
Diabrotica undecimpunctata
Spotted Cucumber Beetle
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Chatham County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Garden City. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Garden Citywithin Chatham County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.