Tuscaloosa County

Ecosystem Overview

The Tuscaloosa County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Tuscaloosa 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 Marrs Spring, Tuscaloosa County hosts 669% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 6 Tuscaloosa 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 6 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Marrs Spring

+669% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Very Common29 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common24 obs.

Eutrapela clemataria

Curved-Toothed Geometer

Very Common20 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common18 obs.

Darapsa myron

Hog Sphinx

Very Common17 obs.

Polygrammate hebraeicum

Hebrew Moth

Common16 obs.

Idia americalis

American Idia Moth

Common15 obs.

Panopoda rufimargo

Red-Lined Panopoda Moth

Common14 obs.

Nadata gibbosa

Yellowlined Caterpillar

Common14 obs.

Isochaetes beutenmuelleri

Common13 obs.

Vaejovis carolinianus

Common12 obs.

Hypena scabra

Green Cloverworm Moth

Occasional12 obs.

Peridea basitriens

Oval-based Prominent

Occasional11 obs.

Epimecis hortaria

Tulip-Tree Beauty

Occasional11 obs.

Hypena palparia

Mottled Snout

Occasional11 obs.

Panopoda carneicosta

Occasional11 obs.

Colocasia flavicornis

Occasional10 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Rare10 obs.

Callosamia angulifera

Tulip Tree Silkmoth

Rare10 obs.

Phoberia atomaris

Common Oak Moth

Rare10 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+133%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Tuscaloosa County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Northport

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Tuscaloosa

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Marrs Spring

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+669% vs. current

Coker

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lake Tuscaloosa

Importance: 0.20

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 Tuscaloosa County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+133%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Tuscaloosa County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Northport

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Tuscaloosa

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Marrs Spring

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+669% vs. current

Coker

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lake Tuscaloosa

Importance: 0.20

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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 6 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Marrs Spring

+669% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Very Common29 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common24 obs.

Eutrapela clemataria

Curved-Toothed Geometer

Very Common20 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common18 obs.

Darapsa myron

Hog Sphinx

Very Common17 obs.

Polygrammate hebraeicum

Hebrew Moth

Common16 obs.

Idia americalis

American Idia Moth

Common15 obs.

Panopoda rufimargo

Red-Lined Panopoda Moth

Common14 obs.

Nadata gibbosa

Yellowlined Caterpillar

Common14 obs.

Isochaetes beutenmuelleri

Common13 obs.

Vaejovis carolinianus

Common12 obs.

Hypena scabra

Green Cloverworm Moth

Occasional12 obs.

Peridea basitriens

Oval-based Prominent

Occasional11 obs.

Epimecis hortaria

Tulip-Tree Beauty

Occasional11 obs.

Hypena palparia

Mottled Snout

Occasional11 obs.

Panopoda carneicosta

Occasional11 obs.

Colocasia flavicornis

Occasional10 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Rare10 obs.

Callosamia angulifera

Tulip Tree Silkmoth

Rare10 obs.

Phoberia atomaris

Common Oak Moth

Rare10 obs.

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