Gadsden

Ecosystem Overview

The Gadsden ecosystem supports 47 documented wildlife species across 47 taxonomic genera. Located in Etowah County, Alabama, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Etowah County nearby has 43% more documented species, Gadsden offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 Etowah 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 Common10 species

Common14 species

Occasional14 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Etowah County

-43% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 47 total documented species.

Sedum smallii

Very Common11 obs.

Lindernia monticola

Very Common8 obs.

Schoenolirion wrightii

Very Common6 obs.

Phemeranthus mengesii

Menges' fameflower

Very Common4 obs.

Drosera brevifolia

Very Common3 obs.

Xyris difformis

southern yellow-eyed-grass

Common2 obs.

Pinus virginiana

poverty pine

Common2 obs.

Liatris microcephala

small-head gayfeather

Common2 obs.

Hypericum gentianoides

Pineweed

Common2 obs.

Utricularia subulata

zigzag bladderwort

Common2 obs.

Gelsemium sempervirens

gelsemium

Common2 obs.

Opuntia mesacantha

Occasional2 obs.

Coreopsis grandiflora

Large-Flowered Tickseed

Occasional2 obs.

Trimerotropis saxatilis

Occasional1 obs.

Sitta pusilla

Brown-headed Nuthatch

Occasional1 obs.

Aspidoscelis sexlineatus

Six-lined Racerunner

Occasional1 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Occasional1 obs.

Plethodon glutinosus

Northern Slimy Salamander

Rare1 obs.

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+7%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Etowah County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Etowah County

Importance: 0.39

83 species

-43% vs. current

Reece City

Importance: 0.25

5 species

+840% 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 Etowah County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+7%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Etowah County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Etowah County

Importance: 0.39

83 species

-43% vs. current

Reece City

Importance: 0.25

5 species

+840% 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 Common10 species

Common14 species

Occasional14 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Etowah County

-43% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 47 total documented species.

Sedum smallii

Very Common11 obs.

Lindernia monticola

Very Common8 obs.

Schoenolirion wrightii

Very Common6 obs.

Phemeranthus mengesii

Menges' fameflower

Very Common4 obs.

Drosera brevifolia

Very Common3 obs.

Xyris difformis

southern yellow-eyed-grass

Common2 obs.

Pinus virginiana

poverty pine

Common2 obs.

Liatris microcephala

small-head gayfeather

Common2 obs.

Hypericum gentianoides

Pineweed

Common2 obs.

Utricularia subulata

zigzag bladderwort

Common2 obs.

Gelsemium sempervirens

gelsemium

Common2 obs.

Opuntia mesacantha

Occasional2 obs.

Coreopsis grandiflora

Large-Flowered Tickseed

Occasional2 obs.

Trimerotropis saxatilis

Occasional1 obs.

Sitta pusilla

Brown-headed Nuthatch

Occasional1 obs.

Aspidoscelis sexlineatus

Six-lined Racerunner

Occasional1 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Occasional1 obs.

Plethodon glutinosus

Northern Slimy Salamander

Rare1 obs.

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Rare1 obs.

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