Houston County
Ecosystem Overview
The Houston County ecosystem supports 99 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in houston county, georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Kersey Lake, Houston County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 houston county County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 99 total documented species.
Amanita persicina
Trametes versicolor
Turkeytail
Magnolia grandiflora
Evergreen Magnolia
Liquidambar styraciflua
satin-walnut
Prunus caroliniana
mock orange
Diospyros virginiana
persimmon
Anaxyrus terrestris
southern toad
Fagus grandifolia
American Beech
Lamium amplexicaule
henbit dead-nettle
Liriodendron tulipifera
Tulip Poplar
Campsis radicans
Trumpetvine
Hericium erinaceus
Lion'S-Mane Mushroom
Callicarpa americana
French-mulberry
Scutellaria racemosa
Triadica sebifera
Chinese tallow
Dione vanillae
Gulf Fritillary
Baccharis halimifolia
Eastern baccharis
Tremex columba
Wasp
Xylocopa virginica
Carpenter bee
Dynastes tityus
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Regional Wildlife Network
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