Madison County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Madison County ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 74 taxonomic genera. Located in Madison County, Alabama, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Monte Sano State Park, Madison County hosts 14% more species diversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Monte Sano State Park

+14% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common64.22 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common57 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common40 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common38 obs.

Polymnia canadensis

Leafcup

Very Common33 obs.

Hypericum frondosum

Golden St. John'S-Wort

Common33 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Common25 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Common24.72 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese Privet

Common24 obs.

Pleopeltis michauxiana

Common24 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Common23 obs.

Cotinus obovatus

American Smoketree

Occasional22 obs.

Spigelia marilandica

Indian-Pink

Occasional22 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Occasional21 obs.

Euphorbia mercurialina

Occasional21 obs.

Bignonia capreolata

Crossvine

Occasional21 obs.

Blephilia subnuda

Occasional20 obs.

Conopholis americana

Squawroot

Rare20 obs.

Salvia lyrata

Cancerweed

Rare19 obs.

Impatiens capensis

Snapweed

Rare19 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

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Monte Sano State Park

+14% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common64.22 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common57 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common40 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common38 obs.

Polymnia canadensis

Leafcup

Very Common33 obs.

Hypericum frondosum

Golden St. John'S-Wort

Common33 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Common25 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Common24.72 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese Privet

Common24 obs.

Pleopeltis michauxiana

Common24 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Common23 obs.

Cotinus obovatus

American Smoketree

Occasional22 obs.

Spigelia marilandica

Indian-Pink

Occasional22 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Occasional21 obs.

Euphorbia mercurialina

Occasional21 obs.

Bignonia capreolata

Crossvine

Occasional21 obs.

Blephilia subnuda

Occasional20 obs.

Conopholis americana

Squawroot

Rare20 obs.

Salvia lyrata

Cancerweed

Rare19 obs.

Impatiens capensis

Snapweed

Rare19 obs.

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