Mountain Creek Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Mountain Creek Lake ecosystem supports 6 documented wildlife species across 6 taxonomic genera. Located in harris county, georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Harris County nearby has 94% more documented species, Mountain Creek Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 harris county County natural areas, placing it in the 60th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 6 total documented species.
Trachemys scripta
slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider
Ischnura posita
Fragile Forktail
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Dolomedes triton
Six-Spotted Fishing Spider
Sternotherus odoratus
Eastern Musk Turtle
Spatula clypeata
Northern Shoveler
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Harris County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Mountain Creek Lakewithin Harris County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.