Mountain Brook

Ecosystem Overview

The Mountain Brook ecosystem supports 32 documented wildlife species across 31 taxonomic genera. Located in Jefferson County, Alabama, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Jefferson County nearby has 68% more documented species, Mountain Brook offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 10 Jefferson County County natural areas, placing it in the 70th 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 Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 10 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Jefferson County

-68% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 32 total documented species.

Hypentelium etowanum

Alabama hog sucker

Very Common4 obs.

Cyprinella stigmatura

Very Common3 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Very Common2 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Very Common2 obs.

Sphecius speciosus

Eastern Cicada-Killer Wasp

Very Common1 obs.

Corydalus cornutus

Common1 obs.

Alternate-Leaved Crownbeard

Rare1 obs.

Verbesina occidentalis

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+19%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Jefferson County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Jefferson County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-68% vs. current

Homewood

Importance: 0.38

14 species

+129% vs. current

Tarrant

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3100% vs. current

Pinson

Importance: 0.35

64 species

-50% vs. current

Bessemer

Importance: 0.35

24 species

+33% vs. current

Irondale

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+256% vs. current

Warrior

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3100% vs. current

Fultondale

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3100% 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

+19%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Jefferson County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Jefferson County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-68% vs. current

Homewood

Importance: 0.38

14 species

+129% vs. current

Tarrant

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3100% vs. current

Pinson

Importance: 0.35

64 species

-50% vs. current

Bessemer

Importance: 0.35

24 species

+33% vs. current

Irondale

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+256% vs. current

Warrior

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3100% vs. current

Fultondale

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3100% 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 Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 10 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Jefferson County

-68% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 32 total documented species.

Hypentelium etowanum

Alabama hog sucker

Very Common4 obs.

Cyprinella stigmatura

Very Common3 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Very Common2 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Very Common2 obs.

Sphecius speciosus

Eastern Cicada-Killer Wasp

Very Common1 obs.

Corydalus cornutus

Common1 obs.

Alternate-Leaved Crownbeard

Rare1 obs.

Verbesina occidentalis

Rare1 obs.

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