Union

Ecosystem Overview

The Union ecosystem supports 46 documented wildlife species across 42 taxonomic genera. Located in Clay County, Alabama, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Clay County nearby has 39% more documented species, Union offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #51 for species diversity among 100 Clay County County natural areas, placing it in the 49th 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

#51

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common14 species

Occasional13 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#51 of 100 locations

49th percentile for diversity

vs. Clay County

-39% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 46 total documented species.

Pinus palustris

Florida Pine

Very Common0.33 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Spoonwood

Very Common0.21 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Bluets

Very Common0.2 obs.

Lasallia papulosa

Common Toadskin Lichen

Very Common0.15 obs.

Sceloporus undulatus

Fence Lizard

Very Common0.13 obs.

Galax urceolata

Common0.12 obs.

Spigelia marilandica

Indian-Pink

Common0.11 obs.

Hydrangea quercifolia

Oakleaf Hydrangea

Common0.1 obs.

Aletris farinosa

Agueroot

Common0.08 obs.

Calostoma lutescens

Common0.08 obs.

Cladonia subtenuis

Dixie Reindeer Lichen

Common0.07 obs.

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Buckhorn

Occasional0.07 obs.

Potentilla simplex

Common Cinquefoil

Occasional0.07 obs.

Ipomoea quamoclit

Star-Glory

Occasional0.07 obs.

Euonymus americanus

Bursting-Heart

Occasional0.07 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese Privet

Occasional0.06 obs.

Tradescantia virginiana

Spiderwort

Occasional0.06 obs.

Epigaea repens

Mayflower

Rare0.06 obs.

Flavoparmelia baltimorensis

Rock Greenshield

Rare0.05 obs.

Rhododendron calendulaceum

Flame Azalea

Rare0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clay County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Clay County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-39% vs. current

Lineville

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-42% vs. current

Ashland

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-42% vs. current

Cheaha Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

74 species

-38% vs. current

Doc Hilt Trails

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+4500% vs. current

Cragford

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-42% vs. current

Berwick

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-42% vs. current

Motley

Importance: 0.50

18 species

+156% 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

-25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clay County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Clay County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-39% vs. current

Lineville

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-42% vs. current

Ashland

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-42% vs. current

Cheaha Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

74 species

-38% vs. current

Doc Hilt Trails

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+4500% vs. current

Cragford

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-42% vs. current

Berwick

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-42% vs. current

Motley

Importance: 0.50

18 species

+156% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 46 total documented species.

Pinus palustris

Florida Pine

Very Common0.33 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Spoonwood

Very Common0.21 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Bluets

Very Common0.2 obs.

Lasallia papulosa

Common Toadskin Lichen

Very Common0.15 obs.

Sceloporus undulatus

Fence Lizard

Very Common0.13 obs.

Galax urceolata

Common0.12 obs.

Spigelia marilandica

Indian-Pink

Common0.11 obs.

Hydrangea quercifolia

Oakleaf Hydrangea

Common0.1 obs.

Aletris farinosa

Agueroot

Common0.08 obs.

Calostoma lutescens

Common0.08 obs.

Cladonia subtenuis

Dixie Reindeer Lichen

Common0.07 obs.

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Buckhorn

Occasional0.07 obs.

Potentilla simplex

Common Cinquefoil

Occasional0.07 obs.

Ipomoea quamoclit

Star-Glory

Occasional0.07 obs.

Euonymus americanus

Bursting-Heart

Occasional0.07 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese Privet

Occasional0.06 obs.

Tradescantia virginiana

Spiderwort

Occasional0.06 obs.

Epigaea repens

Mayflower

Rare0.06 obs.

Flavoparmelia baltimorensis

Rock Greenshield

Rare0.05 obs.

Rhododendron calendulaceum

Flame Azalea

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

#51

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common14 species

Occasional13 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#51 of 100 locations

49th percentile for diversity

vs. Clay County

-39% species diversity