Fred T. Stimpson Special Opportunity Area

Ecosystem Overview

The Fred T. Stimpson Special Opportunity Area ecosystem supports 61 documented wildlife species across 57 taxonomic genera. Located in Clarke County, Alabama, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Clarke County nearby has 23% more documented species, Fred T. Stimpson Special Opportunity Area offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 79 Clarke County County natural areas, placing it in the 95th 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 79 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 79 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Clarke County

-23% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 61 total documented species.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common0.78 obs.

Monarda punctata

Horse-Mint

Very Common0.74 obs.

Hydrangea quercifolia

Oakleaf Hydrangea

Very Common0.66 obs.

Symphyotrichum shortii

Short'S Aster

Very Common0.66 obs.

Melanthera nivea

Very Common0.66 obs.

Erythrina herbacea

Coral Bean

Common0.66 obs.

Pelazoneuron ovatum

Common0.66 obs.

Philadelphus inodorus

Scentless Mock-Orange

Common0.66 obs.

Euglandina rosea

Rosy Wolfsnail

Common0.65 obs.

Magnolia macrophylla

Big-Leaf Magnolia

Common0.65 obs.

Calycocarpum lyonii

Cupseed

Common0.65 obs.

Tragia cordata

Occasional0.65 obs.

Hepatica americana

American Hepatica

Occasional0.65 obs.

Andersonglossum virginianum

Wild Comfrey

Occasional0.65 obs.

Adiantum capillus-veneris

Venushair

Occasional0.65 obs.

Matelea baldwyniana

Occasional0.65 obs.

Dirca palustris

Wicopy

Occasional0.65 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Rare0.52 obs.

Lycoris radiata

Red Spider Lily

Rare0.49 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Rare0.3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+56%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clarke County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Clarke County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-23% vs. current

E.o. Wilson Land Between The Rivers Preserve

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-24% vs. current

Coffeeville

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-21% vs. current

Jackson

Importance: 0.70

33 species

+85% vs. current

Thomasville

Importance: 0.70

17 species

+259% vs. current

Grove Hill

Importance: 0.70

16 species

+281% vs. current

Thomasville

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+1425% vs. current

Jackson

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+2950% 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 Clarke County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 61 total documented species.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common0.78 obs.

Monarda punctata

Horse-Mint

Very Common0.74 obs.

Hydrangea quercifolia

Oakleaf Hydrangea

Very Common0.66 obs.

Symphyotrichum shortii

Short'S Aster

Very Common0.66 obs.

Melanthera nivea

Very Common0.66 obs.

Erythrina herbacea

Coral Bean

Common0.66 obs.

Pelazoneuron ovatum

Common0.66 obs.

Philadelphus inodorus

Scentless Mock-Orange

Common0.66 obs.

Euglandina rosea

Rosy Wolfsnail

Common0.65 obs.

Magnolia macrophylla

Big-Leaf Magnolia

Common0.65 obs.

Calycocarpum lyonii

Cupseed

Common0.65 obs.

Tragia cordata

Occasional0.65 obs.

Hepatica americana

American Hepatica

Occasional0.65 obs.

Andersonglossum virginianum

Wild Comfrey

Occasional0.65 obs.

Adiantum capillus-veneris

Venushair

Occasional0.65 obs.

Matelea baldwyniana

Occasional0.65 obs.

Dirca palustris

Wicopy

Occasional0.65 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Rare0.52 obs.

Lycoris radiata

Red Spider Lily

Rare0.49 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Rare0.3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+56%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clarke County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Clarke County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-23% vs. current

E.o. Wilson Land Between The Rivers Preserve

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-24% vs. current

Coffeeville

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-21% vs. current

Jackson

Importance: 0.70

33 species

+85% vs. current

Thomasville

Importance: 0.70

17 species

+259% vs. current

Grove Hill

Importance: 0.70

16 species

+281% vs. current

Thomasville

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+1425% vs. current

Jackson

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+2950% 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 79 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 79 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Clarke County

-23% species diversity