St. Clair County

Ecosystem Overview

The St. Clair County ecosystem supports 83 documented wildlife species across 78 taxonomic genera. Located in St. Clair County, Alabama, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Tekawitha Lake, St. Clair County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 St. Clair County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common25 species

Occasional25 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Tekawitha Lake

+0% species diversity

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Large Lace Border

Common2 obs.

Pinus taeda

Loblolly pine

Common2 obs.

Limnoporus canaliculatus

Common1 obs.

Pseudothyris sepulchralis

Common1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Common1 obs.

Nomophila nearctica

American Rush Veneer

Common1 obs.

Canoparmelia texana

Occasional1 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Occasional1 obs.

Lepomis cyanellus

Green sunfish

Occasional1 obs.

Larinioides cornutus

Occasional1 obs.

Flavoparmelia baltimorensis

Rock Greenshield Lichen

Rare1 obs.

Vespula squamosa

Rare1 obs.

Phileurus truncatus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+730%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in St. Clair County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Pell City

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+8200% vs. current

Odenville

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+8200% vs. current

Ashville

Importance: 0.27

29 species

+186% vs. current

Margaret

Importance: 0.25

7 species

+1086% 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 St. Clair County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+730%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in St. Clair County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Pell City

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+8200% vs. current

Odenville

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+8200% vs. current

Ashville

Importance: 0.27

29 species

+186% vs. current

Margaret

Importance: 0.25

7 species

+1086% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common25 species

Occasional25 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Tekawitha Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 83 total documented species.

Sisyrinchium langloisii

Very Common2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Canoparmelia texana

Occasional1 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Occasional1 obs.

Lepomis cyanellus

Green sunfish

Occasional1 obs.

Larinioides cornutus

Occasional1 obs.

Flavoparmelia baltimorensis

Rock Greenshield Lichen

Rare1 obs.

Vespula squamosa

Rare1 obs.

Phileurus truncatus

Rare1 obs.

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