Union Springs

Ecosystem Overview

The Union Springs ecosystem supports 35 documented wildlife species across 35 taxonomic genera. Located in Bullock County, Alabama, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Bullock County nearby has 55% more documented species, Union Springs offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 48 Bullock County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th 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 48 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common10 species

Occasional11 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 48 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Bullock County

-55% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 35 total documented species.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Very Common0.2 obs.

Sus scrofa

Pig

Very Common0.14 obs.

Salvia lyrata

Cancerweed

Very Common0.14 obs.

Agkistrodon piscivorus

Cottonmouth

Very Common0.14 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Very Common0.14 obs.

Porina heterospora

Common0.14 obs.

Houstonia pusilla

Common0.14 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Common0.14 obs.

Packera glabella

Yellowtop

Common0.13 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Common0.13 obs.

Pleopeltis michauxiana

Common0.11 obs.

Parmotrema perforatum

Perforated Ruffle Lichen

Occasional0.1 obs.

Hypotrachyna livida

Occasional0.1 obs.

Bignonia capreolata

Crossvine

Occasional0.1 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Occasional0.1 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

Ebony Spleenwort

Occasional0.1 obs.

Schizophyllum commune

Splitgill

Occasional0.1 obs.

Bacidia schweinitzii

Surprise Lichen

Rare0.1 obs.

Solenopsis invicta

Red Imported Fire Ant

Rare0.1 obs.

Geum canadense

White Avens

Rare0.1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bullock County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Bullock County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-55% vs. current

Union Springs

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-56% vs. current

Midway

Importance: 0.70

28 species

+25% vs. current

Wehle Tract

Importance: 0.60

30 species

+17% vs. current

Sedgefield

Importance: 0.50

39 species

-10% vs. current

Guerryton

Importance: 0.50

10 species

+250% vs. current

Midway

Importance: 0.50

8 species

+338% vs. current

Simsville

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+600% 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 Bullock County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bullock County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Bullock County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-55% vs. current

Union Springs

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-56% vs. current

Midway

Importance: 0.70

28 species

+25% vs. current

Wehle Tract

Importance: 0.60

30 species

+17% vs. current

Sedgefield

Importance: 0.50

39 species

-10% vs. current

Guerryton

Importance: 0.50

10 species

+250% vs. current

Midway

Importance: 0.50

8 species

+338% vs. current

Simsville

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+600% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 35 total documented species.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Very Common0.2 obs.

Sus scrofa

Pig

Very Common0.14 obs.

Salvia lyrata

Cancerweed

Very Common0.14 obs.

Agkistrodon piscivorus

Cottonmouth

Very Common0.14 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Very Common0.14 obs.

Porina heterospora

Common0.14 obs.

Houstonia pusilla

Common0.14 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Common0.14 obs.

Packera glabella

Yellowtop

Common0.13 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Common0.13 obs.

Pleopeltis michauxiana

Common0.11 obs.

Parmotrema perforatum

Perforated Ruffle Lichen

Occasional0.1 obs.

Hypotrachyna livida

Occasional0.1 obs.

Bignonia capreolata

Crossvine

Occasional0.1 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Occasional0.1 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

Ebony Spleenwort

Occasional0.1 obs.

Schizophyllum commune

Splitgill

Occasional0.1 obs.

Bacidia schweinitzii

Surprise Lichen

Rare0.1 obs.

Solenopsis invicta

Red Imported Fire Ant

Rare0.1 obs.

Geum canadense

White Avens

Rare0.1 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

Regional Rank

Out of 48 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common10 species

Occasional11 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 48 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Bullock County

-55% species diversity