Clay County

Ecosystem Overview

The Clay County ecosystem supports 59 documented wildlife species across 57 taxonomic genera. Located in Clay County, Alabama, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Clay County Lake, Clay County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Clay 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 Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Clay County Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 59 total documented species.

Micropterus coosae

Redeye bass

Very Common4 obs.

Hypentelium etowanum

Alabama hog sucker

Very Common3 obs.

Cyprinella callistia

Alabama shiner

Very Common2 obs.

Viola pedata

Birdfoot Violet

Very Common2 obs.

Sceloporus undulatus

Spear's Prairie Lizard [speari]

Very Common2 obs.

Hydrangea quercifolia

oak-leaf hydrangea

Common2 obs.

Galax urceolata

Common2 obs.

Erynnis juvenalis

Juvenal'S Duskywing

Common2 obs.

Aletris farinosa

Mealy Star-Grass

Common2 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Common2 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Common1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Occasional1 obs.

Cambarus latimanus

Variable Crayfish

Occasional1 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional1 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Occasional1 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Occasional1 obs.

Percina kathae

Mobile Logperch

Rare1 obs.

Semotilus atromaculatus

Chub

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+5800%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Clay County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Ashland

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+5800% vs. current

Lineville

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+5800% 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 Clay County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+5800%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Clay County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Ashland

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+5800% vs. current

Lineville

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+5800% 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 Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Clay County Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 59 total documented species.

Micropterus coosae

Redeye bass

Very Common4 obs.

Hypentelium etowanum

Alabama hog sucker

Very Common3 obs.

Cyprinella callistia

Alabama shiner

Very Common2 obs.

Viola pedata

Birdfoot Violet

Very Common2 obs.

Sceloporus undulatus

Spear's Prairie Lizard [speari]

Very Common2 obs.

Hydrangea quercifolia

oak-leaf hydrangea

Common2 obs.

Galax urceolata

Common2 obs.

Erynnis juvenalis

Juvenal'S Duskywing

Common2 obs.

Aletris farinosa

Mealy Star-Grass

Common2 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Common2 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Common1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Occasional1 obs.

Cambarus latimanus

Variable Crayfish

Occasional1 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional1 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Occasional1 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Occasional1 obs.

Percina kathae

Mobile Logperch

Rare1 obs.

Semotilus atromaculatus

Chub

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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