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Lookout Mountain

Ecosystem Overview

The Lookout Mountain ecosystem supports 21 documented wildlife species across 21 taxonomic genera. Located in walker 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 Walker County nearby has 79% more documented species, Lookout Mountain offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 walker county County natural areas, placing it in the 60th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

21
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
21
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
11
Common Species
Frequently observed species
10
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#2
Regional Rank
Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species
Common6 species
Occasional6 species
Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#2 of 5 locations
60th percentile for diversity
vs. Walker County
-79% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Lonicera maackii

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Very Common2 obs.
Cymbalaria muralis

Cymbalaria muralis

Kenilworth ivy

Very Common2 obs.
Lithobates catesbeianus

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common1 obs.
Blarina brevicauda

Blarina brevicauda

Grande Musaraigne

Very Common1 obs.
Thryothorus ludovicianus

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Very Common1 obs.
Zenaida macroura

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common1 obs.
Taxodium distichum

Taxodium distichum

bald-cypress

Common1 obs.
Podophyllum peltatum

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common1 obs.
Sassafras albidum

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Common1 obs.
Elaeagnus pungens

Elaeagnus pungens

Thorny olive

Common1 obs.
Asclepias syriaca

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common1 obs.
Bignonia capreolata

Bignonia capreolata

crossvine

Occasional1 obs.
Cherokia georgiana

Cherokia georgiana

Occasional1 obs.
Harmonia axyridis

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional1 obs.
Cercis canadensis

Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud

Occasional1 obs.
Vitis rotundifolia

Vitis rotundifolia

southern fox grape

Occasional1 obs.
Stellaria media

Stellaria media

Common chickweed

Occasional1 obs.
Malacosoma americana

Malacosoma americana

Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth

Rare1 obs.
Plestiodon fasciatus

Plestiodon fasciatus

Common Five-Lined Skink

Rare1 obs.
Dryopteris erythrosora

Dryopteris erythrosora

Autumn fern

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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