Daphne

Ecosystem Overview

The Daphne ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Baldwin County, Alabama, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 10 Baldwin County County natural areas, placing it in the 90th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 10 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Baldwin County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Very Common6 obs.

Setophaga pinus

Pine Warbler

Very Common5 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common3 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Very Common3 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common3 obs.

Acanthocephala declivis

Common3 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common3 obs.

Clematis terniflora

Sweet autumn virginsbower

Common2 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Common2 obs.

Catharus guttatus

Hermit Thrush

Common2 obs.

Vireo griseus

White-eyed Vireo

Common2 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Occasional2 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Occasional2 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Occasional2 obs.

Enyo lugubris

Mournful Sphinx

Occasional2 obs.

Kosteletzkya pentacarpos

seashore-mallow

Occasional2 obs.

Hypericum hypericoides

St. Andrew's-cross

Occasional2 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

bullbrier

Rare2 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare2 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+100%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Baldwin County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Baldwin County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Fairhope

Importance: 0.35

71 species

+41% vs. current

Gulf Shores

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Little Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Middle Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Shelby Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Weeks Bay

Importance: 0.33

12 species

+733% vs. current

Orange Beach

Importance: 0.31

100 species

0% 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 Baldwin County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+100%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Baldwin County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Baldwin County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Fairhope

Importance: 0.35

71 species

+41% vs. current

Gulf Shores

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Little Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Middle Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Shelby Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Weeks Bay

Importance: 0.33

12 species

+733% vs. current

Orange Beach

Importance: 0.31

100 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 10 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Baldwin County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Very Common6 obs.

Setophaga pinus

Pine Warbler

Very Common5 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common3 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Very Common3 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common3 obs.

Acanthocephala declivis

Common3 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common3 obs.

Clematis terniflora

Sweet autumn virginsbower

Common2 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Common2 obs.

Catharus guttatus

Hermit Thrush

Common2 obs.

Vireo griseus

White-eyed Vireo

Common2 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Occasional2 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Occasional2 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Occasional2 obs.

Enyo lugubris

Mournful Sphinx

Occasional2 obs.

Kosteletzkya pentacarpos

seashore-mallow

Occasional2 obs.

Hypericum hypericoides

St. Andrew's-cross

Occasional2 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

bullbrier

Rare2 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare2 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Rare2 obs.

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