Dauphin Island

Ecosystem Overview

The Dauphin Island ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Mobile County, Alabama, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Mobile, Dauphin Island hosts 16% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 9 Mobile County County natural areas, placing it in the 89th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 9 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Mobile

+16% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Very Common8 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Very Common8 obs.

Trachemys scripta

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

Very Common7 obs.

Conradina canescens

Very Common7 obs.

Toxostoma rufum

brown thrasher

Very Common7 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common6 obs.

Chrysoma pauciflosculosa

Common6 obs.

Ceratiola ericoides

sandhill-rosemary

Common6 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Common6 obs.

Falco sparverius

American Kestrel

Common6 obs.

Protonotaria citrea

Prothonotary Warbler

Common5 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional5 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional5 obs.

Ipomoea imperati

fiddle-leaf morning-glory

Occasional5 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

bullbrier

Occasional5 obs.

Ocypode quadrata

Atlantic ghost crab

Occasional5 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional5 obs.

Dinocardium robustum

Atlantic giant cockle

Rare4 obs.

Noetia ponderosa

Ponderous Ark

Rare4 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+270%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mobile County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Mobile

Importance: 0.55

86 species

+16% vs. current

Mobile County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Gaillard Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Bayou La Batre

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Spring Hill Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Prichard

Importance: 0.33

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Park Place

in Mobile

Importance: 0.20

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Lyons Park

in Mobile

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+4900% 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

100

Species Count

+270%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mobile County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Mobile

Importance: 0.55

86 species

+16% vs. current

Mobile County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Gaillard Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Bayou La Batre

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Spring Hill Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Prichard

Importance: 0.33

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Park Place

in Mobile

Importance: 0.20

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Lyons Park

in Mobile

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+4900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 9 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Mobile

+16% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Very Common8 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Very Common8 obs.

Trachemys scripta

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

Very Common7 obs.

Conradina canescens

Very Common7 obs.

Toxostoma rufum

brown thrasher

Very Common7 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common6 obs.

Chrysoma pauciflosculosa

Common6 obs.

Ceratiola ericoides

sandhill-rosemary

Common6 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Common6 obs.

Falco sparverius

American Kestrel

Common6 obs.

Protonotaria citrea

Prothonotary Warbler

Common5 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional5 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional5 obs.

Ipomoea imperati

fiddle-leaf morning-glory

Occasional5 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

bullbrier

Occasional5 obs.

Ocypode quadrata

Atlantic ghost crab

Occasional5 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional5 obs.

Dinocardium robustum

Atlantic giant cockle

Rare4 obs.

Noetia ponderosa

Ponderous Ark

Rare4 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Rare4 obs.

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