Blue Springs

Ecosystem Overview

The Blue Springs ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Coosa County, Alabama, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Coosa County nearby has 87% more documented species, Blue Springs offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #14 for species diversity among 93 Coosa County County natural areas, placing it in the 85th 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

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 93 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 93 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Coosa County

-87% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Viola pedata

Pansy Violet

Very Common0.27 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Bluets

Very Common0.19 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Very Common0.13 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common0.13 obs.

Carya glabra

Red Hickory

Very Common0.13 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Common0.09 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.08 obs.

Ajuga reptans

Ajuga

Common0.07 obs.

Silene virginica

Virginia Campion

Common0.07 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Common0.06 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-74%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Coosa County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Coosa County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-87% vs. current

Goodwater

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-87% vs. current

Coosa Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-87% vs. current

Kellyton

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+100% vs. current

Rockford

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+900% vs. current

Goodwater

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+400% vs. current

Weogufka State Forest

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+900% vs. current

Speed

Importance: 0.50

70 species

-86% 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 Coosa County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-74%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Coosa County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Coosa County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-87% vs. current

Goodwater

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-87% vs. current

Coosa Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-87% vs. current

Kellyton

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+100% vs. current

Rockford

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+900% vs. current

Goodwater

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+400% vs. current

Weogufka State Forest

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+900% vs. current

Speed

Importance: 0.50

70 species

-86% 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

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 93 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 93 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Coosa County

-87% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Viola pedata

Pansy Violet

Very Common0.27 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Bluets

Very Common0.19 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Very Common0.13 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common0.13 obs.

Carya glabra

Red Hickory

Very Common0.13 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Common0.09 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.08 obs.

Ajuga reptans

Ajuga

Common0.07 obs.

Silene virginica

Virginia Campion

Common0.07 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Common0.06 obs.

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