Gaillard Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Gaillard Lake ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Mobile County, Alabama, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Mobile nearby has 88% more documented species, Gaillard Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 9 Mobile County County natural areas, placing it in the 56th 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 9 locations

56th percentile for diversity

vs. Mobile

-88% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Very Common4 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common3 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Very Common2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common2 obs.

Panoquina ocola

Ocola Skipper

Very Common1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common1 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common1 obs.

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Tree Duck

Common1 obs.

Myocastor coypus

Coypu, Nutria

Common1 obs.

Nelumbo lutea

American lotus

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-74%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mobile County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Mobile

Importance: 0.55

86 species

-88% vs. current

Mobile County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-90% vs. current

Bayou La Batre

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+150% vs. current

Spring Hill Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+233% vs. current

Prichard

Importance: 0.33

3 species

+233% vs. current

Dauphin Island

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-90% vs. current

Park Place

in Mobile

Importance: 0.20

4 species

+150% vs. current

Lyons Park

in Mobile

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+400% 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 Mobile County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-74%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mobile County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Mobile

Importance: 0.55

86 species

-88% vs. current

Mobile County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-90% vs. current

Bayou La Batre

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+150% vs. current

Spring Hill Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+233% vs. current

Prichard

Importance: 0.33

3 species

+233% vs. current

Dauphin Island

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-90% vs. current

Park Place

in Mobile

Importance: 0.20

4 species

+150% vs. current

Lyons Park

in Mobile

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+400% 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 9 locations

56th percentile for diversity

vs. Mobile

-88% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Very Common4 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common3 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Very Common2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common2 obs.

Panoquina ocola

Ocola Skipper

Very Common1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common1 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common1 obs.

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Tree Duck

Common1 obs.

Myocastor coypus

Coypu, Nutria

Common1 obs.

Nelumbo lutea

American lotus

Common1 obs.

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