Madison

Ecosystem Overview

The Madison ecosystem supports 64 documented wildlife species across 60 taxonomic genera. Located in Alabama, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Alabama nearby has 36% more documented species, Madison offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #62 for species diversity among 188 Alabama natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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

#62

Regional Rank

Out of 188 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#62 of 188 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Alabama

-36% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 64 total documented species.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Very Common5 obs.

Trillium cuneatum

Sweet Betsy

Very Common3 obs.

Acanthocephala declivis

Very Common2 obs.

Pellaea atropurpurea

Purple-Stemmed Cliffbrake

Very Common2 obs.

Aesculus pavia

red horsechestnut

Very Common2 obs.

Phacelia bipinnatifida

Common2 obs.

Sedum pulchellum

Common2 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common2 obs.

Conopholis americana

squawroot

Common2 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred bamboo

Common2 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Common2 obs.

Pleopeltis michauxiana

Occasional2 obs.

Schistocerca obscura

Obscure Bird Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Tramea lacerata

Black Saddlebags

Occasional1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Occasional1 obs.

Euglandina rosea

rosy wolfsnail

Occasional1 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Rare1 obs.

Darapsa myron

Hog Sphinx

Rare1 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-21%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Alabama

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-36% vs. current

Birmingham

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-36% vs. current

Mobile

Importance: 0.55

86 species

-26% vs. current

Montgomery

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-36% vs. current

Huntsville

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-36% vs. current

Dothan

Importance: 0.45

21 species

+205% vs. current

Decatur

Importance: 0.44

70 species

-9% vs. current

Florence

Importance: 0.44

73 species

-12% 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

-21%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Alabama

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-36% vs. current

Birmingham

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-36% vs. current

Mobile

Importance: 0.55

86 species

-26% vs. current

Montgomery

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-36% vs. current

Huntsville

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-36% vs. current

Dothan

Importance: 0.45

21 species

+205% vs. current

Decatur

Importance: 0.44

70 species

-9% vs. current

Florence

Importance: 0.44

73 species

-12% 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

#62

Regional Rank

Out of 188 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#62 of 188 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Alabama

-36% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 64 total documented species.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Very Common5 obs.

Trillium cuneatum

Sweet Betsy

Very Common3 obs.

Acanthocephala declivis

Very Common2 obs.

Pellaea atropurpurea

Purple-Stemmed Cliffbrake

Very Common2 obs.

Aesculus pavia

red horsechestnut

Very Common2 obs.

Phacelia bipinnatifida

Common2 obs.

Sedum pulchellum

Common2 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common2 obs.

Conopholis americana

squawroot

Common2 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred bamboo

Common2 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Common2 obs.

Pleopeltis michauxiana

Occasional2 obs.

Schistocerca obscura

Obscure Bird Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Tramea lacerata

Black Saddlebags

Occasional1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Occasional1 obs.

Euglandina rosea

rosy wolfsnail

Occasional1 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Rare1 obs.

Darapsa myron

Hog Sphinx

Rare1 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Rare1 obs.

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