MacOn County

Ecosystem Overview

The MacOn County ecosystem supports 68 documented wildlife species across 65 taxonomic genera. Located in Macon County, Alabama, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Tuskegee, MacOn County hosts 1033% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Macon County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Tuskegee

+1033% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 68 total documented species.

Viola pedata

Birdfoot Violet

Very Common3 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Very Common3 obs.

Iris verna

dwarf violet iris

Very Common3 obs.

Ambystoma opacum

Marbled Salamander

Very Common3 obs.

Monarda punctata

Spotted Beebalm

Very Common2 obs.

Cnidoscolus stimulosus

bull-nettle

Common2 obs.

Calycanthus floridus

Strawberry-Shrub

Common2 obs.

Pinus echinata

southern pine

Common2 obs.

Ambystoma maculatum

Spotted salamander

Common2 obs.

Pinus palustris

longleaf pine

Common2 obs.

Conopholis americana

squawroot

Common2 obs.

Malacosoma americana

Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Pluteus cervinus

Deer Shield

Occasional2 obs.

Rhododendron canescens

Occasional2 obs.

Asimina parviflora

small-flower pawpaw

Occasional2 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Schistocerca americana

American Bird Locust

Occasional1 obs.

Tramea carolina

Carolina Saddlebags

Rare1 obs.

Epiaeschna heros

Swamp Darner

Rare1 obs.

Desmocerus palliatus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1033%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Macon County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Tuskegee

Importance: 0.40

6 species

+1033% 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 Macon County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1033%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Macon County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Tuskegee

Importance: 0.40

6 species

+1033% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Tuskegee

+1033% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 68 total documented species.

Viola pedata

Birdfoot Violet

Very Common3 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Very Common3 obs.

Iris verna

dwarf violet iris

Very Common3 obs.

Ambystoma opacum

Marbled Salamander

Very Common3 obs.

Monarda punctata

Spotted Beebalm

Very Common2 obs.

Cnidoscolus stimulosus

bull-nettle

Common2 obs.

Calycanthus floridus

Strawberry-Shrub

Common2 obs.

Pinus echinata

southern pine

Common2 obs.

Ambystoma maculatum

Spotted salamander

Common2 obs.

Pinus palustris

longleaf pine

Common2 obs.

Conopholis americana

squawroot

Common2 obs.

Malacosoma americana

Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Pluteus cervinus

Deer Shield

Occasional2 obs.

Rhododendron canescens

Occasional2 obs.

Asimina parviflora

small-flower pawpaw

Occasional2 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Schistocerca americana

American Bird Locust

Occasional1 obs.

Tramea carolina

Carolina Saddlebags

Rare1 obs.

Epiaeschna heros

Swamp Darner

Rare1 obs.

Desmocerus palliatus

Rare1 obs.

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