Columbus
Ecosystem Overview
The Columbus ecosystem supports 74 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in muscogee county, georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 muscogee 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 74 total documented species.
Triadica sebifera
Chinese tallow
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Sceloporus undulatus
Spear's Prairie Lizard [speari]
Campsis radicans
Trumpetvine
Hemidactylus turcicus
Mediterranean gecko
Anaxyrus fowleri
fowler's toad
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Halysidota tessellaris
Pale Tiger Moth
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Utricularia cornuta
horned bladderwort
Centrosema virginianum
butterfly-pea
Callicarpa americana
French-mulberry
Alligator mississippiensis
Louisiana alligator.
Trichonephila clavipes
Pycnoscelus surinamensis
Surinam cockroach
Polites origenes
Crossline Skipper
Dromogomphus spinosus
Black-shouldered Spinyleg
Habropoda laboriosa
Southeastern Blueberry Bee
Polistes exclamans
Cotinis nitida
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Columbuswithin Muscogee County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.