Selma

Ecosystem Overview

The Selma ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in Dallas County, Alabama, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Dallas County nearby has 83% more documented species, Selma offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 Dallas County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Dallas County

-83% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Pueraria montana

kudzu

Very Common2 obs.

Asterocampa clyton

Tawny Emperor

Very Common1 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Very Common1 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Very Common1 obs.

Tradescantia ohiensis

Blue-Jacket

Very Common1 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common1 obs.

Hericium erinaceus

Lion'S-Mane Mushroom

Common1 obs.

Pteris vittata

Ladder Brake

Common1 obs.

Broussonetia papyrifera

Paper mulberry

Common1 obs.

Buprestis lineata

Common1 obs.

Megacopta cribraria

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-83%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Dallas County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Dallas County

Importance: 0.39

65 species

-83% 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 Dallas County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-83%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Dallas County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Dallas County

Importance: 0.39

65 species

-83% 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 Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Dallas County

-83% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Pueraria montana

kudzu

Very Common2 obs.

Asterocampa clyton

Tawny Emperor

Very Common1 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Very Common1 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Very Common1 obs.

Tradescantia ohiensis

Blue-Jacket

Very Common1 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common1 obs.

Hericium erinaceus

Lion'S-Mane Mushroom

Common1 obs.

Pteris vittata

Ladder Brake

Common1 obs.

Broussonetia papyrifera

Paper mulberry

Common1 obs.

Buprestis lineata

Common1 obs.

Megacopta cribraria

Common1 obs.

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