Paul M. Grist State Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Paul M. Grist State Park ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 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 84% more documented species, Paul M. Grist State Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

vs. Dallas County

-84% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Trachemys scripta

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Very Common1 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Very Common1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Very Common1 obs.

Impatiens capensis

Snapweed

Very Common1 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Very Common1 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common1 obs.

Progne subis

Purple Martin

Common1 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Common1 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

Yaupon Holly

Common1 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Common1 obs.

Aralia spinosa

Hercules'-Club

Common1 obs.

Nerium oleander

Oleander

Occasional0.28 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-71%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dallas County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Dallas County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-84% vs. current

Valley Grande

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-85% vs. current

Selma

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-84% vs. current

Orrville

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+500% vs. current

Old Cawhawba

Importance: 0.60

29 species

-59% vs. current

Selma

Importance: 0.60

18 species

-33% vs. current

Cahaba

Importance: 0.50

29 species

-59% vs. current

Beloit

Importance: 0.50

29 species

-59% 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

-71%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dallas County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Dallas County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-84% vs. current

Valley Grande

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-85% vs. current

Selma

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-84% vs. current

Orrville

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+500% vs. current

Old Cawhawba

Importance: 0.60

29 species

-59% vs. current

Selma

Importance: 0.60

18 species

-33% vs. current

Cahaba

Importance: 0.50

29 species

-59% vs. current

Beloit

Importance: 0.50

29 species

-59% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Trachemys scripta

Slider

Very Common1 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Very Common1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Very Common1 obs.

Impatiens capensis

Snapweed

Very Common1 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Very Common1 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common1 obs.

Progne subis

Purple Martin

Common1 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Common1 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

Yaupon Holly

Common1 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Common1 obs.

Aralia spinosa

Hercules'-Club

Common1 obs.

Nerium oleander

Oleander

Occasional0.28 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

vs. Dallas County

-84% species diversity