Lauderdale County

Ecosystem Overview

The Lauderdale County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in Lauderdale 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 Florence, Lauderdale County hosts 37% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Lauderdale County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Florence

+37% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Trachemys scripta

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

Very Common4 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Very Common3 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Very Common2 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Very Common2 obs.

Phlox paniculata

Summer Phlox

Very Common2 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Common2 obs.

Trillium stamineum

Twisted Trillium

Common2 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Common2 obs.

Ornithogalum umbellatum

Nap-At-Noon

Common2 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common2 obs.

Peucetia viridans

lynx spiders

Common2 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Sleepingplant

Occasional2 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional2 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

convergent lady beetle

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Occasional2 obs.

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Occasional2 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Occasional2 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Rare2 obs.

Pantherophis spiloides

Gray Rat Snake

Rare2 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+37%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Lauderdale County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Florence

Importance: 0.44

73 species

+37% 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 Lauderdale County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+37%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Lauderdale County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Florence

Importance: 0.44

73 species

+37% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Florence

+37% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Trachemys scripta

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

Very Common4 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Very Common3 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Very Common2 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Very Common2 obs.

Phlox paniculata

Summer Phlox

Very Common2 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Common2 obs.

Trillium stamineum

Twisted Trillium

Common2 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Common2 obs.

Ornithogalum umbellatum

Nap-At-Noon

Common2 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common2 obs.

Peucetia viridans

lynx spiders

Common2 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Sleepingplant

Occasional2 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional2 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

convergent lady beetle

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Occasional2 obs.

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Occasional2 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Occasional2 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Rare2 obs.

Pantherophis spiloides

Gray Rat Snake

Rare2 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Rare2 obs.

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