Watkinsville
Ecosystem Overview
The Watkinsville ecosystem supports 45 documented wildlife species across 43 taxonomic genera. Located in oconee county, georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Oconee County nearby has 55% more documented species, Watkinsville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 oconee 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 45 total documented species.
Veronica persica
common field-speedwell
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Euphagus carolinus
Rusty Blackbird
Tipularia discolor
Paraphidippus aurantius
jumping spiders
Corydalus cornutus
Toxomerus marginatus
Syrphid Fly
Phoradendron leucarpum
eastern mistletoe
Prociphilus tessellatus
woolly alder aphid
Lyssomanes viridis
Alnus serrulata
Brook-Side Alder
Lithobates catesbeianus
Common Bullfrog
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Phyllotopsis nidulans
Stinking Orange Oyster
Juniperus virginiana
Red Cedar Juniper
Phaeophyscia ciliata
Urbanus proteus
Long-tailed Skipper
Chimaphila maculata
Spotted Pipsissewa
Marimatha nigrofimbria
Black-Bordered Lemon Moth
Tipula abdominalis
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Oconee County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Watkinsvillewithin Oconee County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.