Stone Mountain Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Stone Mountain Lake ecosystem supports 5 documented wildlife species across 5 taxonomic genera. Located in DeKalb County, Georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 0 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While DeKalb County nearby has 95% more documented species, Stone Mountain Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 20 DeKalb County County natural areas, placing it in the 40th 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common1 species

Occasional2 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 20 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. DeKalb County

-95% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 5 total documented species.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common5 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Celithemis fasciata

Banded Pennant

Very Common1 obs.

Dythemis velox

Swift Setwing

Very Common1 obs.

Callosamia angulifera

Tulip Tree Silkmoth

Very Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-88%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in DeKalb County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Dekalb County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-95% vs. current

Decatur

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-95% vs. current

Stone Mountain

Importance: 0.39

32 species

-84% vs. current

Chamblee

Importance: 0.36

14 species

-64% vs. current

Candler Lake

Importance: 0.35

41 species

-88% vs. current

Postal Pond

Importance: 0.35

34 species

-85% vs. current

Simmons Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

-29% vs. current

Lake Erin

Importance: 0.35

6 species

-17% 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

-88%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in DeKalb County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Dekalb County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-95% vs. current

Decatur

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-95% vs. current

Stone Mountain

Importance: 0.39

32 species

-84% vs. current

Chamblee

Importance: 0.36

14 species

-64% vs. current

Candler Lake

Importance: 0.35

41 species

-88% vs. current

Postal Pond

Importance: 0.35

34 species

-85% vs. current

Simmons Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

-29% vs. current

Lake Erin

Importance: 0.35

6 species

-17% 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common1 species

Occasional2 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 20 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. DeKalb County

-95% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 5 total documented species.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common5 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Celithemis fasciata

Banded Pennant

Very Common1 obs.

Dythemis velox

Swift Setwing

Very Common1 obs.

Callosamia angulifera

Tulip Tree Silkmoth

Very Common1 obs.

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