Ashville

Ecosystem Overview

The Ashville ecosystem supports 29 documented wildlife species across 28 taxonomic genera. Located in St. Clair County, Alabama, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While St. Clair County nearby has 65% more documented species, Ashville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 St. Clair County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. St. Clair County

-65% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 29 total documented species.

Sisyrinchium langloisii

Very Common2 obs.

Nomophila nearctica

American Rush Veneer

Very Common1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Very Common1 obs.

Canoparmelia texana

Very Common1 obs.

Rhynchospora caduca

Anglestem beaksedge

Very Common1 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Common1 obs.

Phlox carolina

thick-leaf phlox

Common Carpetweed

Occasional1 obs.

Liatris hirsuta

Occasional1 obs.

Liatris elegantula

Occasional1 obs.

Asclepias viridis

green antelope-horn

Occasional1 obs.

Agalinis tenuifolia

Common Agalinis

Occasional1 obs.

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Gratiola floridana

Rare1 obs.

Nabalus barbata

Barbed rattlesnakeroot

Rare1 obs.

Limenitis arthemis

Red-Spotted Admiral

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+26%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in St. Clair County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

St. Clair County

Importance: 0.39

83 species

-65% vs. current

Pell City

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2800% vs. current

Odenville

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+2800% vs. current

Margaret

Importance: 0.25

7 species

+314% 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 St. Clair County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+26%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in St. Clair County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

St. Clair County

Importance: 0.39

83 species

-65% vs. current

Pell City

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2800% vs. current

Odenville

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+2800% vs. current

Margaret

Importance: 0.25

7 species

+314% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. St. Clair County

-65% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 29 total documented species.

Sisyrinchium langloisii

Very Common2 obs.

Nomophila nearctica

American Rush Veneer

Very Common1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Very Common1 obs.

Canoparmelia texana

Very Common1 obs.

Rhynchospora caduca

Anglestem beaksedge

Very Common1 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Common1 obs.

Phlox carolina

thick-leaf phlox

Common1 obs.

Ranunculus hispidus

No image

Gratiola floridana

Rare1 obs.

Nabalus barbata

Barbed rattlesnakeroot

Rare1 obs.

Limenitis arthemis

Red-Spotted Admiral

Rare1 obs.

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