Pike County

Ecosystem Overview

The Pike County ecosystem supports 52 documented wildlife species across 47 taxonomic genera. Located in Pike County, Alabama, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Troy, Pike County hosts 68% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Pike 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 Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Troy

+68% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.

Ganoderma curtisii

Very Common4 obs.

Stereum lobatum

Very Common3 obs.

Xylaria magnoliae

Very Common2 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

yellow-bellied sapsucker

Very Common1 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Common1 obs.

Etheostoma colorosum

Coastal darter

Common1 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

American Dog Tick

Common1 obs.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.

Entoloma abortivum

Common1 obs.

Pseudoinonotus dryadeus

Oak Bracket

Occasional1 obs.

Xeromphalina campanella

Pinewood Gingertail

Occasional1 obs.

Tricholomopsis rutilans

Plums-And-Custard

Occasional1 obs.

Anthracophyllum lateritium

Occasional1 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Occasional1 obs.

Stereum sanguinolentum

Bleeding Conifer Crust

Occasional1 obs.

Zephyranthes atamasco

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Polistes annularis

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+68%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Pike County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Troy

Importance: 0.38

31 species

+68% 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 Pike County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+68%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Pike County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Troy

Importance: 0.38

31 species

+68% 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 Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Troy

+68% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.

Ganoderma curtisii

Very Common4 obs.

Stereum lobatum

Very Common3 obs.

Xylaria magnoliae

Very Common2 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

yellow-bellied sapsucker

Very Common1 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Common1 obs.

Etheostoma colorosum

Coastal darter

Common1 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

American Dog Tick

Common1 obs.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.

Entoloma abortivum

Common1 obs.

Pseudoinonotus dryadeus

Oak Bracket

Occasional1 obs.

Xeromphalina campanella

Pinewood Gingertail

Occasional1 obs.

Tricholomopsis rutilans

Plums-And-Custard

Occasional1 obs.

Anthracophyllum lateritium

Occasional1 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Occasional1 obs.

Stereum sanguinolentum

Bleeding Conifer Crust

Occasional1 obs.

Zephyranthes atamasco

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Polistes annularis

Rare1 obs.

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