Lake Herrick

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake Herrick ecosystem supports 22 documented wildlife species across 21 taxonomic genera. Located in Athens - Clarke 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 Athens - Clarke County nearby has 78% more documented species, Lake Herrick offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 Athens - Clarke County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Athens - Clarke County

-78% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Taphrina robinsoniana

Very Common3 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common2 obs.

Persicaria sagittata

Arrowleaf Tearthumb

Very Common2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common2 obs.

Sphex pensylvanicus

Great Black Digger Wasp

Very Common1 obs.

Eastern Redbud

Rare1 obs.

Ludwigia leptocarpa

Rare1 obs.

Trypoxylon politum

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-58%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Athens - Clarke County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Athens - Clarke County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-78% vs. current

Little Lake Herrick

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+267% 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 Athens - Clarke County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-58%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Athens - Clarke County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Athens - Clarke County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-78% vs. current

Little Lake Herrick

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+267% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Athens - Clarke County

-78% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Taphrina robinsoniana

Very Common3 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common2 obs.

Persicaria sagittata

Arrowleaf Tearthumb

Very Common2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common2 obs.

Sphex pensylvanicus

Great Black Digger Wasp

Very Common1 obs.

Eastern Redbud

Rare1 obs.

Ludwigia leptocarpa

Rare1 obs.

Trypoxylon politum

Rare1 obs.

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