Decatur County

Ecosystem Overview

The Decatur County ecosystem supports 74 documented wildlife species across 73 taxonomic genera. Located in Decatur County, Georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Coastal Loan Company Lake, Decatur County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Decatur County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Coastal Loan Company Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Polistes annularis

Very Common9 obs.

Pomacea maculata

Giant applesnail

Very Common7 obs.

Nelumbo lutea

American lotus

Very Common4 obs.

Myriophyllum aquaticum

Parrotfeather

Very Common4 obs.

Alternanthera philoxeroides

Alligatorweed

Very Common4 obs.

Pontederia crassipes

Common4 obs.

Aramus guarauna

Limpkin

Common3 obs.

Salvia lyrata

lyre-leaf sage

Common3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common3 obs.

Salvinia minima

Common3 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common2 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Occasional2 obs.

Orthemis ferruginea

Roseate Skimmer

Occasional2 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Occasional2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Ludwigia peploides

Water primrose

Occasional2 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Occasional2 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Rare2 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Rare2 obs.

Agasicles hygrophila

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2367%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Decatur County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Brinson

Importance: 0.24

3 species

+2367% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Decatur County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2367%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Decatur County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Brinson

Importance: 0.24

3 species

+2367% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Coastal Loan Company Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Polistes annularis

Very Common9 obs.

Pomacea maculata

Giant applesnail

Very Common7 obs.

Nelumbo lutea

American lotus

Very Common4 obs.

Myriophyllum aquaticum

Parrotfeather

Very Common4 obs.

Alternanthera philoxeroides

Alligatorweed

Very Common4 obs.

Pontederia crassipes

Common4 obs.

Aramus guarauna

Limpkin

Common3 obs.

Salvia lyrata

lyre-leaf sage

Common3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common3 obs.

Salvinia minima

Common3 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common2 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Occasional2 obs.

Orthemis ferruginea

Roseate Skimmer

Occasional2 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Occasional2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Ludwigia peploides

Water primrose

Occasional2 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Occasional2 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Rare2 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Rare2 obs.

Agasicles hygrophila

Rare2 obs.

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