Elmore County

Ecosystem Overview

The Elmore County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Elmore County, Alabama, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Wetumpka, Elmore County hosts 733% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Elmore County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Wetumpka

+733% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Aesculus pavia

red horsechestnut

Very Common6 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Very Common5 obs.

Canis latrans

Prairie Wolf

Very Common5 obs.

Trillium underwoodii

Underwood's Trillium

Very Common5 obs.

Arisaema dracontium

Dragon-Arum

Very Common4 obs.

Prunus caroliniana

mock orange

Common4 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common4 obs.

Agkistrodon piscivorus

Cottonmouth

Common4 obs.

Saururus cernuus

Lizard'S Tail

Common4 obs.

Magnolia grandiflora

Evergreen Magnolia

Common4 obs.

Cornus florida

Flowering Dogwood

Common4 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Occasional3 obs.

Lynx rufus

Lince Americano

Occasional3 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional3 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Occasional3 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional3 obs.

Erythronium umbilicatum

Occasional3 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Rare3 obs.

Taxodium distichum

bald-cypress

Rare3 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Elmore County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Wetumpka

Importance: 0.37

12 species

+733% vs. current

Elmore

Importance: 0.24

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Coosa River

in Wetumpka

Importance: 0.10

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lake Jordan Alabama

Importance: 0.07

1 species

+9900% 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 Elmore County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Elmore County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Wetumpka

Importance: 0.37

12 species

+733% vs. current

Elmore

Importance: 0.24

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Coosa River

in Wetumpka

Importance: 0.10

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lake Jordan Alabama

Importance: 0.07

1 species

+9900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Wetumpka

+733% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Aesculus pavia

red horsechestnut

Very Common6 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Very Common5 obs.

Canis latrans

Prairie Wolf

Very Common5 obs.

Trillium underwoodii

Underwood's Trillium

Very Common5 obs.

Arisaema dracontium

Dragon-Arum

Very Common4 obs.

Prunus caroliniana

mock orange

Common4 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common4 obs.

Agkistrodon piscivorus

Cottonmouth

Common4 obs.

Saururus cernuus

Lizard'S Tail

Common4 obs.

Magnolia grandiflora

Evergreen Magnolia

Common4 obs.

Cornus florida

Flowering Dogwood

Common4 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Occasional3 obs.

Lynx rufus

Lince Americano

Occasional3 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional3 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Occasional3 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional3 obs.

Erythronium umbilicatum

Occasional3 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Rare3 obs.

Taxodium distichum

bald-cypress

Rare3 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Rare3 obs.

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