Pinson

Ecosystem Overview

The Pinson ecosystem supports 64 documented wildlife species across 59 taxonomic genera. Located in Jefferson County, Alabama, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Jefferson County nearby has 36% more documented species, Pinson offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 10 Jefferson County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 Common13 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 10 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Jefferson County

-36% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 64 total documented species.

Lobelia puberula

purple dewdrop

Very Common3 obs.

Micropterus warriorensis

Warrior bass

Very Common3 obs.

Spilosoma virginica

Yellow Woolly Bear

Very Common2 obs.

Silene virginica

fire-pink

Very Common2 obs.

Symphyotrichum patens

Clasping Aster

Very Common2 obs.

Viola walteri

Walter'S Violet

Common2 obs.

Asimina parviflora

small-flower pawpaw

Common2 obs.

Solidago erecta

Common2 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Udea rubigalis

Celery Leaftier Moth

Common1 obs.

Callosamia angulifera

Tulip Tree Silkmoth

Common1 obs.

Epigaea repens

Ground Laurel

Occasional1 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Campostoma oligolepis

Largescale stoneroller

Occasional1 obs.

Trillium cuneatum

Sweet Betsy

Occasional1 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Northern Sea Oats

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Rare1 obs.

Acronicta ovata

Epauleted Oak Dagger

Rare1 obs.

Elaphria versicolor

Variegated Midget

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+178%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Jefferson County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Jefferson County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-36% vs. current

Homewood

Importance: 0.38

14 species

+357% vs. current

Tarrant

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6300% vs. current

Bessemer

Importance: 0.35

24 species

+167% vs. current

Irondale

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+611% vs. current

Warrior

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6300% vs. current

Fultondale

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6300% vs. current

Mountain Brook

Importance: 0.34

32 species

+100% 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

+178%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Jefferson County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Jefferson County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-36% vs. current

Homewood

Importance: 0.38

14 species

+357% vs. current

Tarrant

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6300% vs. current

Bessemer

Importance: 0.35

24 species

+167% vs. current

Irondale

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+611% vs. current

Warrior

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6300% vs. current

Fultondale

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6300% vs. current

Mountain Brook

Importance: 0.34

32 species

+100% 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 Common13 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 10 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Jefferson County

-36% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 64 total documented species.

Lobelia puberula

purple dewdrop

Very Common3 obs.

Micropterus warriorensis

Warrior bass

Very Common3 obs.

Spilosoma virginica

Yellow Woolly Bear

Very Common2 obs.

Silene virginica

fire-pink

Very Common2 obs.

Symphyotrichum patens

Clasping Aster

Very Common2 obs.

Viola walteri

Walter'S Violet

Common2 obs.

Asimina parviflora

small-flower pawpaw

Common2 obs.

Solidago erecta

Common2 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Udea rubigalis

Celery Leaftier Moth

Common1 obs.

Callosamia angulifera

Tulip Tree Silkmoth

Common1 obs.

Epigaea repens

Ground Laurel

Occasional1 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Campostoma oligolepis

Largescale stoneroller

Occasional1 obs.

Trillium cuneatum

Sweet Betsy

Occasional1 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Northern Sea Oats

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Rare1 obs.

Acronicta ovata

Epauleted Oak Dagger

Rare1 obs.

Elaphria versicolor

Variegated Midget

Rare1 obs.

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