Motley

Ecosystem Overview

The Motley ecosystem supports 18 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in Clay County, Alabama, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Clay County nearby has 76% more documented species, Motley offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #79 for species diversity among 100 Clay County County natural areas, placing it in the 21th 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

#79

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#79 of 100 locations

21th percentile for diversity

vs. Clay County

-76% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Very Common0.15 obs.

Utricularia cornuta

Horned Bladderwort

Very Common0.12 obs.

Sedum smallii

Very Common0.1 obs.

Salvia lyrata

Cancerweed

Very Common0.09 obs.

Rhexia virginica

Handsome Harry

Very Common0.07 obs.

Rhexia mariana

Maryland Meadow-Beauty

Common0.06 obs.

Hypericum frondosum

Golden St. John'S-Wort

Common0.06 obs.

Ludwigia alternifolia

Seedbox

Common0.05 obs.

Myriopteris lanosa

Hairy Lip Fern

Common0.05 obs.

Lindernia monticola

Common0.05 obs.

Commelina erecta

Waterweed

Common0.05 obs.

Coreopsis grandiflora

Tickseed

Occasional0.05 obs.

Xyris difformis

Bog Yelloweyed Grass

Occasional0.05 obs.

Hypericum gentianoides

Pineweed

Occasional0.05 obs.

Oenothera linifolia

Occasional0.05 obs.

Spiranthes vernalis

Spring Lady'S Tresses

Occasional0.05 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Occasional0.05 obs.

Gratiola pilosa

Rare0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-72%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clay County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Clay County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-76% vs. current

Lineville

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-77% vs. current

Ashland

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-77% vs. current

Cheaha Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

74 species

-76% vs. current

Doc Hilt Trails

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+1700% vs. current

Cragford

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-77% vs. current

Berwick

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-77% vs. current

Union

Importance: 0.50

46 species

-61% vs. current

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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 Clay County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-72%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clay County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Clay County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-76% vs. current

Lineville

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-77% vs. current

Ashland

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-77% vs. current

Cheaha Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

74 species

-76% vs. current

Doc Hilt Trails

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+1700% vs. current

Cragford

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-77% vs. current

Berwick

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-77% vs. current

Union

Importance: 0.50

46 species

-61% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Very Common0.15 obs.

Utricularia cornuta

Horned Bladderwort

Very Common0.12 obs.

Sedum smallii

Very Common0.1 obs.

Salvia lyrata

Cancerweed

Very Common0.09 obs.

Rhexia virginica

Handsome Harry

Very Common0.07 obs.

Rhexia mariana

Maryland Meadow-Beauty

Common0.06 obs.

Hypericum frondosum

Golden St. John'S-Wort

Common0.06 obs.

Ludwigia alternifolia

Seedbox

Common0.05 obs.

Myriopteris lanosa

Hairy Lip Fern

Common0.05 obs.

Lindernia monticola

Common0.05 obs.

Commelina erecta

Waterweed

Common0.05 obs.

Coreopsis grandiflora

Tickseed

Occasional0.05 obs.

Xyris difformis

Bog Yelloweyed Grass

Occasional0.05 obs.

Hypericum gentianoides

Pineweed

Occasional0.05 obs.

Oenothera linifolia

Occasional0.05 obs.

Spiranthes vernalis

Spring Lady'S Tresses

Occasional0.05 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Occasional0.05 obs.

Gratiola pilosa

Rare0.05 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#79

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#79 of 100 locations

21th percentile for diversity

vs. Clay County

-76% species diversity