Hightower Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Hightower Lake ecosystem supports 18 documented wildlife species across 18 taxonomic genera. Located in polk county, georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Polk County nearby has 47% more documented species, Hightower Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 polk 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 18 total documented species.
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Butorides virescens
green heron
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Perithemis tenera
Eastern Amberwing
Larinioides cornutus
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Coragyps atratus
Black Vulture
Icteria virens
Yellow-breasted Chat
Aletris farinosa
Mealy Star-Grass
Clitoria mariana
butterfly-pea
Stylosanthes biflora
two-flower pencil-flower
Epitheca princeps
Prince Baskettail
Sceliphron caementarium
Mud Dauber
Argia apicalis
Blue-fronted Dancer
Ostrya virginiana
Leverwood
Ruellia caroliniensis
Vaejovis carolinianus
Hydrangea barbara
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Hightower Lakewithin Polk County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.