Wetumpka

Ecosystem Overview

The Wetumpka ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Elmore 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 Elmore County nearby has 88% more documented species, Wetumpka offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 Elmore County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Elmore County

-88% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Very Common2 obs.

Sphex pensylvanicus

Great Black Digger Wasp

Very Common1 obs.

Corydalus cornutus

Very Common1 obs.

Uvularia sessilifolia

Sessileleaf Bellwort

Very Common1 obs.

Arisaema dracontium

Dragon-Arum

Very Common1 obs.

Vicia grandiflora

Common1 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Common1 obs.

Packera glabella

cress-leaf groundsel

Common1 obs.

Peltandra virginica

Virginia Peltandra

Common1 obs.

Saururus cernuus

Lizard'S Tail

Common1 obs.

Lycoris radiata

Red spider lily

Common1 obs.

Nekemias arborea

peppervine

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-54%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Elmore County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Elmore County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-88% vs. current

Elmore

Importance: 0.24

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Coosa River

in Wetumpka

Importance: 0.10

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Lake Jordan Alabama

Importance: 0.07

1 species

+1100% 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 Elmore County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-54%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Elmore County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Elmore County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-88% vs. current

Elmore

Importance: 0.24

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Coosa River

in Wetumpka

Importance: 0.10

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Lake Jordan Alabama

Importance: 0.07

1 species

+1100% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Elmore County

-88% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Very Common2 obs.

Sphex pensylvanicus

Great Black Digger Wasp

Very Common1 obs.

Corydalus cornutus

Very Common1 obs.

Uvularia sessilifolia

Sessileleaf Bellwort

Very Common1 obs.

Arisaema dracontium

Dragon-Arum

Very Common1 obs.

Vicia grandiflora

Common1 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Common1 obs.

Packera glabella

cress-leaf groundsel

Common1 obs.

Peltandra virginica

Virginia Peltandra

Common1 obs.

Saururus cernuus

Lizard'S Tail

Common1 obs.

Lycoris radiata

Red spider lily

Common1 obs.

Nekemias arborea

peppervine

Occasional1 obs.

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