Axle

Ecosystem Overview

The Axle ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Monroe County, Alabama, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Monroe County nearby has 84% more documented species, Axle offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 52 Monroe 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 52 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 52 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Monroe County

-84% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Very Common1.34 obs.

Monarda punctata

Horse-Mint

Very Common1.33 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese Privet

Very Common1.33 obs.

Physalis angulata

Cutleaf Groundcherry

Very Common0.67 obs.

Jacquemontia tamnifolia

Hairy Clustervine

Very Common0.66 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Common0.66 obs.

Desmodium paniculatum

Panicled Tick-Clover

Common0.66 obs.

Pycnanthemum incanum

Hoary Mountainmint

Common0.62 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Common0.36 obs.

Trifolium incarnatum

Crimson Clover

Common0.29 obs.

Eupatorium capillifolium

Dogfennel

Common0.26 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Occasional0.17 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Monroe County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Monroe County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-84% vs. current

Frisco City

Importance: 0.70

41 species

-71% vs. current

Monroeville

Importance: 0.70

40 species

-70% vs. current

Excel

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+500% vs. current

Monroeville

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Valley Estates

Importance: 0.50

12 species

0% vs. current

Renson

Importance: 0.50

9 species

+33% vs. current

Clausell Park

Importance: 0.50

4 species

+200% 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 Monroe County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Monroe County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Monroe County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-84% vs. current

Frisco City

Importance: 0.70

41 species

-71% vs. current

Monroeville

Importance: 0.70

40 species

-70% vs. current

Excel

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+500% vs. current

Monroeville

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Valley Estates

Importance: 0.50

12 species

0% vs. current

Renson

Importance: 0.50

9 species

+33% vs. current

Clausell Park

Importance: 0.50

4 species

+200% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Very Common1.34 obs.

Monarda punctata

Horse-Mint

Very Common1.33 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese Privet

Very Common1.33 obs.

Physalis angulata

Cutleaf Groundcherry

Very Common0.67 obs.

Jacquemontia tamnifolia

Hairy Clustervine

Very Common0.66 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Common0.66 obs.

Desmodium paniculatum

Panicled Tick-Clover

Common0.66 obs.

Pycnanthemum incanum

Hoary Mountainmint

Common0.62 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Common0.36 obs.

Trifolium incarnatum

Crimson Clover

Common0.29 obs.

Eupatorium capillifolium

Dogfennel

Common0.26 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Occasional0.17 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 52 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 52 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Monroe County

-84% species diversity