Lake Cherokee
Ecosystem Overview
The Lake Cherokee ecosystem supports 8 documented wildlife species across 8 taxonomic genera. Located in thomas county, georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Thomas County nearby has 75% more documented species, Lake Cherokee offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 3 thomas 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 8 total documented species.
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Trachemys scripta
slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider
Mycteria americana
Wood Stork
Anhinga anhinga
Anhinga
Eryngium prostratum
Bacopa caroliniana
lemon bacopa
Cyperus sesquiflorus
Myriophyllum aquaticum
Parrotfeather
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Thomas County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Lake Cherokeewithin Thomas County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.