Postal Pond

Ecosystem Overview

The Postal Pond ecosystem supports 34 documented wildlife species across 31 taxonomic genera. Located in DeKalb County, Georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While DeKalb County nearby has 66% more documented species, Postal Pond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 20 DeKalb County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 Common7 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 20 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. DeKalb County

-66% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 34 total documented species.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common3 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common3 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common2 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Very Common2 obs.

Celithemis fasciata

Banded Pennant

Very Common2 obs.

Erythrodiplax minuscula

Little Blue Dragonlet

Common2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common2 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common2 obs.

Tropisternus collaris

Common1 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Occasional1 obs.

Tramea carolina

Carolina Saddlebags

Occasional1 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Occasional1 obs.

Phyllocnistis insignis

Occasional1 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Occasional1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional1 obs.

Atlides halesus

Great Purple Hairstreak

Rare1 obs.

Peucetia viridans

lynx spiders

Rare1 obs.

Gambusia holbrooki

Holbrook’s mosquitofish

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

-66% vs. current

Decatur

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-66% vs. current

Stone Mountain

Importance: 0.39

32 species

+6% vs. current

Chamblee

Importance: 0.36

14 species

+143% vs. current

Candler Lake

Importance: 0.35

41 species

-17% vs. current

Simmons Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+386% vs. current

Lake Erin

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+467% vs. current

Stone Mountain Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+580% 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

-66% vs. current

Decatur

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-66% vs. current

Stone Mountain

Importance: 0.39

32 species

+6% vs. current

Chamblee

Importance: 0.36

14 species

+143% vs. current

Candler Lake

Importance: 0.35

41 species

-17% vs. current

Simmons Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+386% vs. current

Lake Erin

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+467% vs. current

Stone Mountain Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+580% 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 Common7 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 20 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. DeKalb County

-66% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 34 total documented species.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common3 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common3 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common2 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Very Common2 obs.

Celithemis fasciata

Banded Pennant

Very Common2 obs.

Erythrodiplax minuscula

Little Blue Dragonlet

Common2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common2 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common2 obs.

Tropisternus collaris

Common1 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Occasional1 obs.

Tramea carolina

Carolina Saddlebags

Occasional1 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Occasional1 obs.

Phyllocnistis insignis

Occasional1 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Occasional1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional1 obs.

Atlides halesus

Great Purple Hairstreak

Rare1 obs.

Peucetia viridans

lynx spiders

Rare1 obs.

Gambusia holbrooki

Holbrook’s mosquitofish

Rare1 obs.

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