Calhoun County

Ecosystem Overview

The Calhoun County ecosystem supports 61 documented wildlife species across 57 taxonomic genera. Located in Calhoun County, Alabama, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Training Lake, Calhoun County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Calhoun County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Training Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 61 total documented species.

Pinus palustris

longleaf pine

Very Common3 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Very Common2 obs.

Rhus glabra

Scarlet Sumach

Very Common2 obs.

Pinus virginiana

poverty pine

Very Common2 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common2 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Common2 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Common1 obs.

Etheostoma coosae

Coosa Darter

Common1 obs.

Oxydendrum arboreum

sourwood

Common1 obs.

Percina palmaris

Bronze Darter

Occasional1 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional1 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Occasional1 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Occasional1 obs.

Flavoparmelia baltimorensis

Rock Greenshield Lichen

Occasional1 obs.

Cottus carolinae

Banded Sculpin

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Rare1 obs.

Panoquina ocola

Ocola Skipper

Rare1 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+369%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Calhoun County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Anniston

Importance: 0.35

24 species

+154% vs. current

Weaver

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+6000% 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 Calhoun County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+369%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Calhoun County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Anniston

Importance: 0.35

24 species

+154% vs. current

Weaver

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+6000% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Training Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 61 total documented species.

Pinus palustris

longleaf pine

Very Common3 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Very Common2 obs.

Rhus glabra

Scarlet Sumach

Very Common2 obs.

Pinus virginiana

poverty pine

Very Common2 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common2 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Common2 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Common1 obs.

Etheostoma coosae

Coosa Darter

Common1 obs.

Oxydendrum arboreum

sourwood

Common1 obs.

Percina palmaris

Bronze Darter

Occasional1 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional1 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Occasional1 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Occasional1 obs.

Flavoparmelia baltimorensis

Rock Greenshield Lichen

Occasional1 obs.

Cottus carolinae

Banded Sculpin

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Rare1 obs.

Panoquina ocola

Ocola Skipper

Rare1 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare1 obs.

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