Dothan

Ecosystem Overview

The Dothan ecosystem supports 21 documented wildlife species across 21 taxonomic genera. Located in Alabama, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Alabama nearby has 79% more documented species, Dothan offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #93 for species diversity among 188 Alabama natural areas, placing it in the 51th 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

#93

Regional Rank

Out of 188 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#93 of 188 locations

51th percentile for diversity

vs. Alabama

-79% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Very Common1 obs.

Anticarsia gemmatalis

Velvetbean Caterpillar Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Hypercompe scribonia

Giant Leopard Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Heliconius charithonia

Zebra Heliconian

Very Common1 obs.

Leucauge argyrobapta

Very Common1 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common1 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Common1 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Common1 obs.

Sabal minor

bush palmetto

Common1 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

maypop

Common1 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Occasional1 obs.

Oxalis debilis

Pink woodsorrel

Occasional1 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Occasional1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Occasional1 obs.

Lactuca canadensis

Devil'S Weed

Occasional1 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional1 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

bullbrier

Rare1 obs.

Mocis latipes

Striped Grass Looper

Rare1 obs.

Magnolia grandiflora

Evergreen Magnolia

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-74%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Alabama

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-79% vs. current

Birmingham

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-79% vs. current

Mobile

Importance: 0.55

86 species

-76% vs. current

Montgomery

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-79% vs. current

Huntsville

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-79% vs. current

Decatur

Importance: 0.44

70 species

-70% vs. current

Florence

Importance: 0.44

73 species

-71% vs. current

Selma

Importance: 0.42

11 species

+91% 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 Alabama.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-74%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Alabama

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-79% vs. current

Birmingham

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-79% vs. current

Mobile

Importance: 0.55

86 species

-76% vs. current

Montgomery

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-79% vs. current

Huntsville

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-79% vs. current

Decatur

Importance: 0.44

70 species

-70% vs. current

Florence

Importance: 0.44

73 species

-71% vs. current

Selma

Importance: 0.42

11 species

+91% 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

#93

Regional Rank

Out of 188 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#93 of 188 locations

51th percentile for diversity

vs. Alabama

-79% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Very Common1 obs.

Anticarsia gemmatalis

Velvetbean Caterpillar Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Hypercompe scribonia

Giant Leopard Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Heliconius charithonia

Zebra Heliconian

Very Common1 obs.

Leucauge argyrobapta

Very Common1 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common1 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Common1 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Common1 obs.

Sabal minor

bush palmetto

Common1 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

maypop

Common1 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Occasional1 obs.

Oxalis debilis

Pink woodsorrel

Occasional1 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Occasional1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Occasional1 obs.

Lactuca canadensis

Devil'S Weed

Occasional1 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional1 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

bullbrier

Rare1 obs.

Mocis latipes

Striped Grass Looper

Rare1 obs.

Magnolia grandiflora

Evergreen Magnolia

Rare1 obs.

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