Candler Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Candler Lake ecosystem supports 41 documented wildlife species across 39 taxonomic genera. Located in DeKalb County, Georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While DeKalb County nearby has 59% more documented species, Candler Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 20 DeKalb County County natural areas, placing it in the 85th 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 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 20 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. DeKalb County

-59% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 41 total documented species.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common2 obs.

Pseudemys concinna

River Cooter

Very Common2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common2 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Common2 obs.

Alternanthera philoxeroides

Alligatorweed

Common2 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Common2 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Common1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common1 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Common1 obs.

Alnus serrulata

Brook-Side Alder

Occasional1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Occasional1 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Occasional1 obs.

Trachemys scripta

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

Occasional1 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Rare1 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Aphylla williamsoni

Two-striped Forceptail

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+11%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in DeKalb County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Dekalb County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-59% vs. current

Decatur

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-59% vs. current

Stone Mountain

Importance: 0.39

32 species

+28% vs. current

Chamblee

Importance: 0.36

14 species

+193% vs. current

Postal Pond

Importance: 0.35

34 species

+21% vs. current

Simmons Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+486% vs. current

Lake Erin

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+583% vs. current

Stone Mountain Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+720% 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 DeKalb County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+11%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in DeKalb County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Dekalb County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-59% vs. current

Decatur

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-59% vs. current

Stone Mountain

Importance: 0.39

32 species

+28% vs. current

Chamblee

Importance: 0.36

14 species

+193% vs. current

Postal Pond

Importance: 0.35

34 species

+21% vs. current

Simmons Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+486% vs. current

Lake Erin

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+583% vs. current

Stone Mountain Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+720% 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 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 20 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. DeKalb County

-59% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 41 total documented species.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common2 obs.

Pseudemys concinna

River Cooter

Very Common2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common2 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Common2 obs.

Alternanthera philoxeroides

Alligatorweed

Common2 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Common2 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Common1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common1 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Common1 obs.

Alnus serrulata

Brook-Side Alder

Occasional1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Occasional1 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Occasional1 obs.

Trachemys scripta

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

Occasional1 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Rare1 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Aphylla williamsoni

Two-striped Forceptail

Rare1 obs.

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