Dallas County

Ecosystem Overview

The Dallas County ecosystem supports 65 documented wildlife species across 65 taxonomic genera. Located in Dallas County, Alabama, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Selma, Dallas County hosts 491% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Dallas 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 Common14 species

Common19 species

Occasional20 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Selma

+491% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 65 total documented species.

Quercus sinuata

Durand Oak

Very Common3 obs.

Sabal minor

bush palmetto

Very Common3 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Very Common3 obs.

Silphium perplexum

Very Common2 obs.

Pueraria montana

kudzu

Very Common2 obs.

Ratibida pinnata

Gray-Head Prairie-Coneflower

Common2 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Common2 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese privet

Common2 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Common2 obs.

Nekemias arborea

peppervine

Common2 obs.

Rabidosa rabida

Rabid Wolf Spider

Common1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Asterocampa clyton

Tawny Emperor

Occasional1 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Occasional1 obs.

Lygodium japonicum

Japanese climbing fern

Occasional1 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Occasional1 obs.

Progne subis

Purple/Southern Martin

Occasional1 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

yellow-bellied sapsucker

Rare1 obs.

Sceloporus undulatus

Spear's Prairie Lizard [speari]

Rare1 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+491%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Dallas County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Selma

Importance: 0.42

11 species

+491% 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 Dallas County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+491%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Dallas County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Selma

Importance: 0.42

11 species

+491% 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 Common14 species

Common19 species

Occasional20 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Selma

+491% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 65 total documented species.

Quercus sinuata

Durand Oak

Very Common3 obs.

Sabal minor

bush palmetto

Very Common3 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Very Common3 obs.

Silphium perplexum

Very Common2 obs.

Pueraria montana

kudzu

Very Common2 obs.

Ratibida pinnata

Gray-Head Prairie-Coneflower

Common2 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Common2 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese privet

Common2 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Common2 obs.

Nekemias arborea

peppervine

Common2 obs.

Rabidosa rabida

Rabid Wolf Spider

Common1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Asterocampa clyton

Tawny Emperor

Occasional1 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Occasional1 obs.

Lygodium japonicum

Japanese climbing fern

Occasional1 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Occasional1 obs.

Progne subis

Purple/Southern Martin

Occasional1 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

yellow-bellied sapsucker

Rare1 obs.

Sceloporus undulatus

Spear's Prairie Lizard [speari]

Rare1 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Rare1 obs.

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