Cherokee County

Ecosystem Overview

The Cherokee County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Cherokee 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 Helms Lake, Cherokee County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Cherokee County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Helms Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Malacosoma americana

Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth

Very Common5 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Very Common4 obs.

Condylolomia participialis

Very Common4 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Very Common4 obs.

Castanea dentata

Toothed Chestnut

Very Common3 obs.

Microcrambus elegans

Elegant Grass-Veneer Moth

Common3 obs.

Hypoprepia fucosa

Painted Lichen Moth

Common3 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Common3 obs.

Salvia lyrata

lyre-leaf sage

Common3 obs.

Apoda y-inversa

Common3 obs.

Silphium terebinthinaceum

dock-rosinweed

Common3 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Occasional3 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Occasional3 obs.

Itea virginica

Virginia Sweetspire

Occasional3 obs.

Sabatia capitata

Occasional3 obs.

Panopoda rufimargo

Red-Lined Panopoda Moth

Occasional3 obs.

Euonymus americanus

bursting-heart

Occasional3 obs.

Nadata gibbosa

Yellowlined Caterpillar

Rare2 obs.

Pangrapta decoralis

Decorated Owlet

Rare2 obs.

Cenopis pettitana

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Cherokee County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Centre

Importance: 0.29

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Cedar Bluff

Importance: 0.26

12 species

+733% 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 Cherokee County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Cherokee County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Centre

Importance: 0.29

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Cedar Bluff

Importance: 0.26

12 species

+733% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Helms Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Malacosoma americana

Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth

Very Common5 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Very Common4 obs.

Condylolomia participialis

Very Common4 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Very Common4 obs.

Castanea dentata

Toothed Chestnut

Very Common3 obs.

Microcrambus elegans

Elegant Grass-Veneer Moth

Common3 obs.

Hypoprepia fucosa

Painted Lichen Moth

Common3 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Common3 obs.

Salvia lyrata

lyre-leaf sage

Common3 obs.

Apoda y-inversa

Common3 obs.

Silphium terebinthinaceum

dock-rosinweed

Common3 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Occasional3 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Occasional3 obs.

Itea virginica

Virginia Sweetspire

Occasional3 obs.

Sabatia capitata

Occasional3 obs.

Panopoda rufimargo

Red-Lined Panopoda Moth

Occasional3 obs.

Euonymus americanus

bursting-heart

Occasional3 obs.

Nadata gibbosa

Yellowlined Caterpillar

Rare2 obs.

Pangrapta decoralis

Decorated Owlet

Rare2 obs.

Cenopis pettitana

Rare2 obs.

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