Cullman County

Ecosystem Overview

The Cullman County ecosystem supports 85 documented wildlife species across 83 taxonomic genera. Located in Cullman County, Alabama, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Cullman, Cullman County hosts 60% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Cullman County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common25 species

Occasional26 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Cullman

+60% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 85 total documented species.

Helvella macropus

Felt Saddle

Very Common6 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Very Common6 obs.

Spiranthes vernalis

Spring Ladies'-Tresses

Very Common5 obs.

Silene virginica

fire-pink

Very Common5 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Quaker-Ladies

Very Common4 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Common3 obs.

Ajuga reptans

bugle

Common3 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Common2 obs.

Erigeron strigosus

Prairie Fleabane

Common2 obs.

Coreopsis major

greater tickseed

Common2 obs.

Aralia spinosa

prickly-ash

Common2 obs.

Hydrangea quercifolia

oak-leaf hydrangea

Occasional2 obs.

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

Occasional2 obs.

Scutellaria integrifolia

Occasional2 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred bamboo

Occasional2 obs.

Rhododendron canescens

Occasional2 obs.

Polygonatum biflorum

American Solomon'S-Seal

Occasional2 obs.

Paragalactinia succosa

Rare2 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Rare1 obs.

Alaus oculatus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+60%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Cullman County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Cullman

Importance: 0.38

53 species

+60% 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 Cullman County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+60%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Cullman County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Cullman

Importance: 0.38

53 species

+60% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common25 species

Occasional26 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Cullman

+60% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 85 total documented species.

Helvella macropus

Felt Saddle

Very Common6 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Very Common6 obs.

Spiranthes vernalis

Spring Ladies'-Tresses

Very Common5 obs.

Silene virginica

fire-pink

Very Common5 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Quaker-Ladies

Very Common4 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Common3 obs.

Ajuga reptans

bugle

Common3 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Common2 obs.

Erigeron strigosus

Prairie Fleabane

Common2 obs.

Coreopsis major

greater tickseed

Common2 obs.

Aralia spinosa

prickly-ash

Common2 obs.

Hydrangea quercifolia

oak-leaf hydrangea

Occasional2 obs.

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

Occasional2 obs.

Scutellaria integrifolia

Occasional2 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred bamboo

Occasional2 obs.

Rhododendron canescens

Occasional2 obs.

Polygonatum biflorum

American Solomon'S-Seal

Occasional2 obs.

Paragalactinia succosa

Rare2 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Rare1 obs.

Alaus oculatus

Rare1 obs.

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