Winston County

Ecosystem Overview

The Winston County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Winston 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 Haleyville City Lake, Winston County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Winston 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. Haleyville City Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Very Common86 obs.

Lepomis solis

Very Common20 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Very Common16 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Very Common13 obs.

Ictalurus punctatus

Graceful Catfish

Very Common11 obs.

Disclisioprocta stellata

Somber Carpet

Common11 obs.

Anticarsia gemmatalis

Velvetbean Caterpillar Moth

Common11 obs.

Trillium stamineum

Twisted Trillium

Common9 obs.

Eurema lisa

Little Yellow

Common9 obs.

Magnolia macrophylla

big-leaf magnolia

Common9 obs.

Hydrangea quercifolia

oak-leaf hydrangea

Common9 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Occasional9 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Occasional8 obs.

Galiella rufa

Occasional8 obs.

Glenoides texanaria

Texas Gray

Occasional7 obs.

Micropterus henshalli

Alabama Bass

Occasional7 obs.

Asclepias variegata

red-ring milkweed

Occasional7 obs.

Asimina parviflora

small-flower pawpaw

Rare7 obs.

Eusarca confusaria

Confused Eusarca Moth

Rare7 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Winston County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

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Importance: 0.26

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 Winston County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Winston County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Arley

Importance: 0.26

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 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. Haleyville City Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Very Common86 obs.

Lepomis solis

Very Common20 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Very Common16 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Very Common13 obs.

Ictalurus punctatus

Graceful Catfish

Very Common11 obs.

Disclisioprocta stellata

Somber Carpet

Common11 obs.

Anticarsia gemmatalis

Velvetbean Caterpillar Moth

Common11 obs.

Trillium stamineum

Twisted Trillium

Common9 obs.

Eurema lisa

Little Yellow

Common9 obs.

Magnolia macrophylla

big-leaf magnolia

Common9 obs.

Hydrangea quercifolia

oak-leaf hydrangea

Common9 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Occasional9 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Occasional8 obs.

Galiella rufa

Occasional8 obs.

Glenoides texanaria

Texas Gray

Occasional7 obs.

Micropterus henshalli

Alabama Bass

Occasional7 obs.

Asclepias variegata

red-ring milkweed

Occasional7 obs.

Asimina parviflora

small-flower pawpaw

Rare7 obs.

Eusarca confusaria

Confused Eusarca Moth

Rare7 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Rare6 obs.

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