Pelham

Ecosystem Overview

The Pelham ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Shelby 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 #2 for species diversity among 8 Shelby County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 8 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Shelby County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

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Plethodon websteri

Webster's Salamander

Very Common9 obs.

Cornus florida

Flowering Dogwood

Very Common7 obs.

Hydrangea quercifolia

oak-leaf hydrangea

Very Common6 obs.

Pinus palustris

longleaf pine

Very Common5 obs.

Alnus serrulata

Brook-Side Alder

Very Common4 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common4 obs.

Viola pedata

Birdfoot Violet

Common4 obs.

Vaccinium arboreum

winter-huckleberry

Common4 obs.

Aesculus pavia

red horsechestnut

Common3 obs.

Frangula caroliniana

Carolina buckthorn

Common3 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Common3 obs.

Vicia caroliniana

Carolina vetch

Occasional3 obs.

Hypoxis hirsuta

yellow star-grass

Occasional3 obs.

Aesculus parviflora

bottlebrush buckeye

Occasional3 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Quaker-Ladies

Occasional3 obs.

Larinioides cornutus

Occasional3 obs.

Cherokia georgiana

Occasional3 obs.

Pholiota polychroa

Rare2 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Rare2 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+285%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Shelby County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Shelby County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Chelsea

Importance: 0.35

27 species

+270% vs. current

Beaver Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Lunker Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Columbiana

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Alabaster

Importance: 0.32

32 species

+213% vs. current

Westover

Importance: 0.30

14 species

+614% vs. current

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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 Shelby County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+285%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Shelby County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Shelby County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Chelsea

Importance: 0.35

27 species

+270% vs. current

Beaver Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Lunker Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Columbiana

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Alabaster

Importance: 0.32

32 species

+213% vs. current

Westover

Importance: 0.30

14 species

+614% 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 8 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Shelby County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

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Plethodon websteri

Webster's Salamander

Very Common9 obs.

Cornus florida

Flowering Dogwood

Very Common7 obs.

Hydrangea quercifolia

oak-leaf hydrangea

Very Common6 obs.

Pinus palustris

longleaf pine

Very Common5 obs.

Alnus serrulata

Brook-Side Alder

Very Common4 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common4 obs.

Viola pedata

Birdfoot Violet

Common4 obs.

Vaccinium arboreum

winter-huckleberry

Common4 obs.

Aesculus pavia

red horsechestnut

Common3 obs.

Frangula caroliniana

Carolina buckthorn

Common3 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Common3 obs.

Vicia caroliniana

Carolina vetch

Occasional3 obs.

Hypoxis hirsuta

yellow star-grass

Occasional3 obs.

Aesculus parviflora

bottlebrush buckeye

Occasional3 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Quaker-Ladies

Occasional3 obs.

Larinioides cornutus

Occasional3 obs.

Cherokia georgiana

Occasional3 obs.

Pholiota polychroa

Rare2 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Rare2 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Rare2 obs.

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