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Georgia provides habitat for 63 species of plants and animals on the Federal
Endangered and Threatened Species List.
(Source: US Fisheries and Wildlife Service)
Purchase a DNR Wildlife License Plate and Make a Difference! The tags are one of the primary sources of funding for nongame wildlife conservation in Georgia.
(Source: GA Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Division)
Georgia has several state symbols, including state mammal, state reptile, state bird, etc.
(Source: Georgia General Assembly)
Georgia is home to approximately 975 species of vertebrates, making it second among states in total number of vertebrate species (animals with backbones). About 95% of these animals are considered to be nongame (are not fished, hunted or trapped). (Source: Terry W. Johnson, Wildlife Resources Division, Georgia Department of Natural Resources and The Nature Conservancy of Georgia.)
The Red-cockaded woodpecker is the most endangered woodpecker found in North America. Georgia has only five remaining population centers. Please visit the Georgia Wildlife Web for more information about the Red-cockaded woodpecker. (Source: Terry W. Johnson, Wildlife Resources Division, Georgia Department of Natural Resources)
Five species of sea turtles are been documented along the Georgia coast. These turtles are the Loggerhead, Green, Leatherback, Hawksbill, and Kemp's Ridley. All five species are listed on the Federal Endangered Species List. For more information about these species of sea turtles, please visit the Georgia Wildlife Web. (Source: Terry W. Johnson, Wildlife Resources Division, Georgia Department of Natural Resources)
The Eastern Indigo snake is the longest snake in North America reaching a length of 8.6'. It is listed as threatened on the Georgia Protected Species and Federal Endangered Species Lists. Please visit the Georgia Wildlife Web for more information about the Indigo snake. (Source: Terry W. Johnson, Wildlife Resources Division, Georgia Department of Natural Resources)
The hummingbirds that have been found in Georgia are: Rufous, Ruby-throated, Black-chinned, Allen's, Broad-tailed, Magnificent, Anna's and Calliope. Only the Ruby-throated hummingbird breeds in Georgia. For more information about Georgia's hummingbirds, please visit Georgia Hummers. (Source: Terry W. Johnson, Wildlife Resources Division, Georgia Department of Natural Resources)
Three species of fish live exclusively in the Chattahoochee and Flint River basins. The endemic species are the Bluestripe Shiner, Grayfin Redhorse, and Greater Jumprock. (Source: U.S. Geological Survey)
One tenth of mussel species in the U.S. have become extinct in the last century, and 67% of freshwater mussels in the U.S. are now vulnerable to extinction. (Source: Georgia Water Planning and Policy Center)
The coastal waters off Georgia and Florida are the only known calving grounds for the North Atlantic Right Whale. Please visit the Georgia Wildlife Web for more information about the Right Whale. (Source: Terry W. Johnson, Wildlife Resources Division, Georgia Department of Natural Resources)
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