Bessemer

Ecosystem Overview

The Bessemer ecosystem supports 24 documented wildlife species across 23 taxonomic genera. Located in Jefferson County, Alabama, 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 Jefferson County nearby has 76% more documented species, Bessemer offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 10 Jefferson 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 10 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Jefferson County

-76% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Verbena brasiliensis

Brazilian vervain

Very Common3 obs.

Symphyotrichum pilosum

Nailrod

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.

Epiphragma solatrix

Very Common1 obs.

Juncus dichotomus

Forked Rush

Very Common1 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Northern Sea Oats

Common1 obs.

Cyperus brevifolius

Globe Kyllinga

Common1 obs.

Carex aureolensis

Common1 obs.

Carex longii

Long's sedge

Common1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Common1 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Common1 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Occasional1 obs.

Celtis laevigata

Sugarberry

Occasional1 obs.

Prunus caroliniana

mock orange

Occasional1 obs.

Ranunculus sardous

hairy buttercup

Occasional1 obs.

Ampelopsis cordata

heart-leaf ampelopsis

Occasional1 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Occasional1 obs.

Cirsium horridulum

Bristly Thistle

Rare1 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese privet

Rare1 obs.

Viola rafinesquei

Johnny-jump-up

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-14%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Jefferson County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Jefferson County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-76% vs. current

Homewood

Importance: 0.38

14 species

+71% vs. current

Tarrant

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2300% vs. current

Pinson

Importance: 0.35

64 species

-62% vs. current

Irondale

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+167% vs. current

Fultondale

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2300% vs. current

Warrior

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2300% vs. current

Mountain Brook

Importance: 0.34

32 species

-25% 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 Jefferson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-14%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Jefferson County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Jefferson County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-76% vs. current

Homewood

Importance: 0.38

14 species

+71% vs. current

Tarrant

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2300% vs. current

Pinson

Importance: 0.35

64 species

-62% vs. current

Irondale

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+167% vs. current

Fultondale

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2300% vs. current

Warrior

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2300% vs. current

Mountain Brook

Importance: 0.34

32 species

-25% 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 10 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Jefferson County

-76% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Verbena brasiliensis

Brazilian vervain

Very Common3 obs.

Symphyotrichum pilosum

Nailrod

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.

Epiphragma solatrix

Very Common1 obs.

Juncus dichotomus

Forked Rush

Very Common1 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Northern Sea Oats

Common1 obs.

Cyperus brevifolius

Globe Kyllinga

Common1 obs.

Carex aureolensis

Common1 obs.

Carex longii

Long's sedge

Common1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Common1 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Common1 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Occasional1 obs.

Celtis laevigata

Sugarberry

Occasional1 obs.

Prunus caroliniana

mock orange

Occasional1 obs.

Ranunculus sardous

hairy buttercup

Occasional1 obs.

Ampelopsis cordata

heart-leaf ampelopsis

Occasional1 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Occasional1 obs.

Cirsium horridulum

Bristly Thistle

Rare1 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese privet

Rare1 obs.

Viola rafinesquei

Johnny-jump-up

Rare1 obs.

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