Tallapoosa County

Ecosystem Overview

The Tallapoosa County ecosystem supports 67 documented wildlife species across 62 taxonomic genera. Located in Tallapoosa 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 Monaghan Lake, Tallapoosa County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Tallapoosa 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

Common20 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Monaghan Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 67 total documented species.

Pinus palustris

longleaf pine

Very Common4 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Very Common3 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Very Common3 obs.

Salvia lyrata

lyre-leaf sage

Very Common2 obs.

Argia sedula

Blue-ringed Dancer

Very Common2 obs.

Sitta pusilla

Brown-headed Nuthatch

Common1 obs.

Hypentelium etowanum

Alabama hog sucker

Common1 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Calycopis cecrops

Red-Banded Hairstreak

Common1 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common1 obs.

Chlosyne nycteis

Silvery Checkerspot

Common1 obs.

Etheostoma stigmaeum

Speckled Darter

Occasional1 obs.

Sparassis spathulata

Occasional1 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Occasional1 obs.

Hydnellum peckii

Devil's Tooth

Occasional1 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Catocala ilia

Ilia Underwing

Occasional1 obs.

Peltigera polydactylon

Rare1 obs.

Phyllopalpus pulchellus

Handsome Trig

Rare1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2133%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Tallapoosa County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Alexander City

Importance: 0.33

3 species

+2133% 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 Tallapoosa County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2133%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Tallapoosa County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Alexander City

Importance: 0.33

3 species

+2133% 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

Common20 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Monaghan Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 67 total documented species.

Pinus palustris

longleaf pine

Very Common4 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Very Common3 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Very Common3 obs.

Salvia lyrata

lyre-leaf sage

Very Common2 obs.

Argia sedula

Blue-ringed Dancer

Very Common2 obs.

Sitta pusilla

Brown-headed Nuthatch

Common1 obs.

Hypentelium etowanum

Alabama hog sucker

Common1 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Calycopis cecrops

Red-Banded Hairstreak

Common1 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common1 obs.

Chlosyne nycteis

Silvery Checkerspot

Common1 obs.

Etheostoma stigmaeum

Speckled Darter

Occasional1 obs.

Sparassis spathulata

Occasional1 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Occasional1 obs.

Hydnellum peckii

Devil's Tooth

Occasional1 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Catocala ilia

Ilia Underwing

Occasional1 obs.

Peltigera polydactylon

Rare1 obs.

Phyllopalpus pulchellus

Handsome Trig

Rare1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare1 obs.

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