Savannah
Ecosystem Overview
The Savannah ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in chatham 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. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 9 chatham county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Anolis carolinensis
Green anole
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Asimina parviflora
small-flower pawpaw
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Dione vanillae
Gulf Fritillary
Coragyps atratus
Black Vulture
Felis catus
Domestic Cat
Pelecanus occidentalis
Brown Pelican (Southern)
Diospyros virginiana
persimmon
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Liquidambar styraciflua
satin-walnut
Quiscalus major
Boat-tailed Grackle
Vitis rotundifolia
southern fox grape
Gelsemium sempervirens
gelsemium
Solenopsis invicta
red imported fire ant
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Callicarpa americana
French-mulberry
Nekemias arborea
peppervine
Tillandsia usneoides
Spanish Moss
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Chatham County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Savannah. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Savannahwithin Chatham County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.