Canton
Ecosystem Overview
The Canton ecosystem supports 20 documented wildlife species across 20 taxonomic genera. Located in cherokee county, georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Cherokee County nearby has 80% more documented species, Canton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 cherokee county County natural areas, placing it in the 60th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 20 total documented species.
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Pleurotus pulmonarius
Summer Oyster Mushroom
Trametes versicolor
Turkeytail
Vaccinium arboreum
winter-huckleberry
Glechoma hederacea
ground ivy
Senna obtusifolia
Java-bean
Stylosanthes biflora
two-flower pencil-flower
Diospyros virginiana
persimmon
Daucus carota
wild carrot
Elaeagnus pungens
Thorny olive
Magnolia macrophylla
big-leaf magnolia
Rhus glabra
Scarlet Sumach
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Viola hirsutula
Southern Woodland Violet
Houstonia purpurea
Eupatorium capillifolium
Dogfennel
Lobelia cardinalis
Cardinalflower
Odontotaenius disjunctus
bessbug
Trichonephila clavata
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Cherokee County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Cantonwithin Cherokee County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.