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Thomasville

Ecosystem Overview

The Thomasville ecosystem supports 23 documented wildlife species across 23 taxonomic genera. Located in thomas county, georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Thomas County nearby has 28% more documented species, Thomasville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 thomas county County natural areas, placing it in the 33th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

23
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
23
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
12
Common Species
Frequently observed species
11
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#2
Regional Rank
Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species
Common7 species
Occasional7 species
Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#2 of 3 locations
33th percentile for diversity
vs. Thomas County
-28% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.

Ardea alba

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common9 obs.
Branta canadensis

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common6 obs.
Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Very Common3 obs.
Mycteria americana

Mycteria americana

Wood Stork

Very Common2 obs.
Apalone ferox

Apalone ferox

Florida Softshell Turtle

Very Common1 obs.
Trachemys scripta

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Common1 obs.
Anolis carolinensis

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common1 obs.
Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Common1 obs.
Buteo jamaicensis

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.
Taxodium distichum

Taxodium distichum

bald-cypress

Common1 obs.
Tillandsia usneoides

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Common1 obs.
Diodia virginiana

Diodia virginiana

Occasional1 obs.
Salvia lyrata

Salvia lyrata

lyre-leaf sage

Occasional1 obs.
Albizia julibrissin

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Occasional1 obs.
Eryngium prostratum

Eryngium prostratum

Occasional1 obs.
Calyptocarpus vialis

Calyptocarpus vialis

straggler daisy

Occasional1 obs.
Bacopa caroliniana

Bacopa caroliniana

lemon bacopa

Occasional1 obs.
Cyperus sesquiflorus

Cyperus sesquiflorus

Rare1 obs.
Junonia coenia

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Rare1 obs.
Sciurus carolinensis

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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