Westover

Ecosystem Overview

The Westover ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Shelby County, Alabama, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Shelby County nearby has 86% more documented species, Westover offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 8 Shelby County County natural areas, placing it in the 38th 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 8 locations

38th percentile for diversity

vs. Shelby County

-86% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Thuidium delicatulum

delicate fern moss

Very Common1 obs.

Scirpus cyperinus

Marsh Bulrush

Very Common1 obs.

Narcissus pseudonarcissus

wild daffodil

Very Common1 obs.

Salvia lyrata

lyre-leaf sage

Very Common1 obs.

Hydrangea quercifolia

oak-leaf hydrangea

Very Common1 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common1 obs.

Cardamine angustata

Common1 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Common1 obs.

Gelsemium sempervirens

gelsemium

Common1 obs.

Pedicularis canadensis

Wood Betony

Common1 obs.

Hypericum gentianoides

Pineweed

Common1 obs.

Pinus palustris

longleaf pine

Occasional1 obs.

Houstonia pusilla

Occasional1 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Quaker-Ladies

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-63%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Shelby County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Shelby County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-86% vs. current

Pelham

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-86% vs. current

Chelsea

Importance: 0.35

27 species

-48% vs. current

Beaver Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+250% vs. current

Lunker Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+367% vs. current

Columbiana

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1300% vs. current

Alabaster

Importance: 0.32

32 species

-56% 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 Shelby County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-63%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Shelby County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Shelby County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-86% vs. current

Pelham

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-86% vs. current

Chelsea

Importance: 0.35

27 species

-48% vs. current

Beaver Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+250% vs. current

Lunker Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+367% vs. current

Columbiana

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1300% vs. current

Alabaster

Importance: 0.32

32 species

-56% 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 8 locations

38th percentile for diversity

vs. Shelby County

-86% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Thuidium delicatulum

delicate fern moss

Very Common1 obs.

Scirpus cyperinus

Marsh Bulrush

Very Common1 obs.

Narcissus pseudonarcissus

wild daffodil

Very Common1 obs.

Salvia lyrata

lyre-leaf sage

Very Common1 obs.

Hydrangea quercifolia

oak-leaf hydrangea

Very Common1 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common1 obs.

Cardamine angustata

Common1 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Common1 obs.

Gelsemium sempervirens

gelsemium

Common1 obs.

Pedicularis canadensis

Wood Betony

Common1 obs.

Hypericum gentianoides

Pineweed

Common1 obs.

Pinus palustris

longleaf pine

Occasional1 obs.

Houstonia pusilla

Occasional1 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Quaker-Ladies

Occasional1 obs.

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