Anniston

Ecosystem Overview

The Anniston ecosystem supports 24 documented wildlife species across 24 taxonomic genera. Located in Calhoun County, Alabama, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Calhoun County nearby has 61% more documented species, Anniston offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 Calhoun County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Calhoun County

-61% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common1 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common1 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Very Common1 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common1 obs.

Oxydendrum arboreum

sourwood

Very Common1 obs.

Hydrangea quercifolia

oak-leaf hydrangea

Common1 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Common1 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Common1 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common1 obs.

Aralia spinosa

prickly-ash

Common1 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Common1 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Occasional1 obs.

Paulownia tomentosa

Foxglove-tree

Occasional1 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Occasional1 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Occasional1 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional1 obs.

Pinus virginiana

poverty pine

Occasional1 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud

Rare1 obs.

Helenium amarum

bitterweed

Rare1 obs.

Spigelia marilandica

Indian-pink

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-23%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Calhoun County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Calhoun County

Importance: 0.39

61 species

-61% vs. current

Weaver

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+2300% 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 Calhoun County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-23%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Calhoun County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Calhoun County

Importance: 0.39

61 species

-61% vs. current

Weaver

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+2300% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Calhoun County

-61% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common1 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common1 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Very Common1 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common1 obs.

Oxydendrum arboreum

sourwood

Very Common1 obs.

Hydrangea quercifolia

oak-leaf hydrangea

Common1 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Common1 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Common1 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common1 obs.

Aralia spinosa

prickly-ash

Common1 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Common1 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Occasional1 obs.

Paulownia tomentosa

Foxglove-tree

Occasional1 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Occasional1 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Occasional1 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional1 obs.

Pinus virginiana

poverty pine

Occasional1 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud

Rare1 obs.

Helenium amarum

bitterweed

Rare1 obs.

Spigelia marilandica

Indian-pink

Rare1 obs.

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