Douglas County
Ecosystem Overview
The Douglas County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in douglas 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. Compared to nearby Lake Sarah Glenn, Douglas County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 douglas county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Sceptridium biternatum
Anaxyrus fowleri
fowler's toad
Pinus taeda
Loblolly pine
Vaccinium stamineum
Southern Gooseberry
Erechtites hieraciifolius
American Fireweed
Chrysemys picta
Eastern Painted Turtle
Trachemys scripta
slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider
Tipularia discolor
Centrosema virginianum
butterfly-pea
Ostrya virginiana
Leverwood
Houstonia pusilla
Potentilla indica
yellow-flowered strawberry
Diadophis punctatus
Ringneck Snake
Rhus copallina
Black Sumac
Tramea carolina
Carolina Saddlebags
Libellula incesta
Slaty Skimmer
Sphex nudus
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Polistes annularis
Neandra brunnea
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Regional Wildlife Network
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