Old Sparta

Ecosystem Overview

The Old Sparta ecosystem supports 36 documented wildlife species across 35 taxonomic genera. Located in Conecuh County, Alabama, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Conecuh County nearby has 53% more documented species, Old Sparta offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 100 Conecuh County County natural areas, placing it in the 95th 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 100 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Conecuh County

-53% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 36 total documented species.

Impatiens capensis

Snapweed

Very Common0.32 obs.

Iris brevicaulis

Lamance Iris

Very Common0.31 obs.

Gonolobus suberosus

Very Common0.27 obs.

Clematis crispa

Blue-Jasmine

Very Common0.23 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Very Common0.2 obs.

Ptelea trifoliata

Hoptree

Common0.18 obs.

Glyceria striata

Fowl Mannagrass

Common0.12 obs.

Viburnum scabrellum

Common0.12 obs.

Carex aureolensis

Common0.12 obs.

Ipomoea quamoclit

Star-Glory

Common0.12 obs.

Erigeron strigosus

Whitetop

Common0.12 obs.

Oenothera laciniata

Cutleaf Eveningprimrose

Occasional0.12 obs.

Geum canadense

White Avens

Occasional0.12 obs.

Carex tribuloides

Blunt Broom Sedge

Occasional0.12 obs.

Ptilimnium capillaceum

Herbwilliam

Occasional0.12 obs.

Cyperus virens

Green Flatsedge

Occasional0.12 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Occasional0.12 obs.

Vernonia gigantea

Rare0.12 obs.

Morella cerifera

Wax Myrtle

Rare0.11 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Bead Fern

Rare0.11 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+16%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Conecuh County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Conecuh County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-53% vs. current

Evergreen

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-54% vs. current

Castleberry

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+300% vs. current

Repton

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+1700% vs. current

Middleton Field

Importance: 0.60

32 species

+13% vs. current

Evergreen

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+1100% vs. current

Fairview

Importance: 0.50

35 species

+3% vs. current

London

Importance: 0.50

8 species

+350% 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 Conecuh County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 36 total documented species.

Impatiens capensis

Snapweed

Very Common0.32 obs.

Iris brevicaulis

Lamance Iris

Very Common0.31 obs.

Gonolobus suberosus

Very Common0.27 obs.

Clematis crispa

Blue-Jasmine

Very Common0.23 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Very Common0.2 obs.

Ptelea trifoliata

Hoptree

Common0.18 obs.

Glyceria striata

Fowl Mannagrass

Common0.12 obs.

Viburnum scabrellum

Common0.12 obs.

Carex aureolensis

Common0.12 obs.

Ipomoea quamoclit

Star-Glory

Common0.12 obs.

Erigeron strigosus

Whitetop

Common0.12 obs.

Oenothera laciniata

Cutleaf Eveningprimrose

Occasional0.12 obs.

Geum canadense

White Avens

Occasional0.12 obs.

Carex tribuloides

Blunt Broom Sedge

Occasional0.12 obs.

Ptilimnium capillaceum

Herbwilliam

Occasional0.12 obs.

Cyperus virens

Green Flatsedge

Occasional0.12 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Occasional0.12 obs.

Vernonia gigantea

Rare0.12 obs.

Morella cerifera

Wax Myrtle

Rare0.11 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Bead Fern

Rare0.11 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+16%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Conecuh County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Conecuh County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-53% vs. current

Evergreen

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-54% vs. current

Castleberry

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+300% vs. current

Repton

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+1700% vs. current

Middleton Field

Importance: 0.60

32 species

+13% vs. current

Evergreen

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+1100% vs. current

Fairview

Importance: 0.50

35 species

+3% vs. current

London

Importance: 0.50

8 species

+350% 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 100 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Conecuh County

-53% species diversity