Perdido River Wildlife Management Area

Ecosystem Overview

The Perdido River Wildlife Management Area ecosystem supports 36 documented wildlife species across 34 taxonomic genera. Located in Escambia County, Alabama, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Escambia County nearby has 53% more documented species, Perdido River Wildlife Management Area offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 100 Escambia County County natural areas, placing it in the 89th 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 100 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Escambia County

-53% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 36 total documented species.

Carex debilis

Weak Sedge

Very Common1 obs.

Carex lonchocarpa

Very Common1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Very Common0.37 obs.

Raphanus raphanistrum

Radish

Very Common0.37 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Very Common0.26 obs.

Narcissus papyraceus

Paperwhite Narcissus

Common0.26 obs.

Smilax pumila

Sarsaparilla-Vine

Common0.22 obs.

Chamaecyparis thyoides

White Cypress

Common0.19 obs.

Jacquemontia tamnifolia

Hairy Clustervine

Common0.18 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Common0.18 obs.

Sisyrinchium micranthum

Bermuda Pigroot

Common0.14 obs.

Berlandiera pumila

Occasional0.13 obs.

Crotalaria rotundifolia

Rabbitbells

Occasional0.13 obs.

Hibiscus aculeatus

Occasional0.11 obs.

Conradina canescens

Occasional0.11 obs.

Viola vittata

Occasional0.11 obs.

Cliftonia monophylla

Titi

Occasional0.11 obs.

Symplocos tinctoria

Sweetleaf

Rare0.11 obs.

Coccoloba uvifera

Seagrape

Rare0.1 obs.

Episemasia solitaria

Rare0.1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-29%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Escambia County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Escambia County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-53% vs. current

Flomaton

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-55% vs. current

Brewton

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-55% vs. current

Atmore

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-54% vs. current

Pollard

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+350% vs. current

Riverview

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+800% vs. current

East Brewton

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+800% vs. current

Perdido River Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-55% 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 Escambia County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-29%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Escambia County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Escambia County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-53% vs. current

Flomaton

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-55% vs. current

Brewton

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-55% vs. current

Atmore

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-54% vs. current

Pollard

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+350% vs. current

Riverview

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+800% vs. current

East Brewton

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+800% vs. current

Perdido River Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-55% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 36 total documented species.

Carex debilis

Weak Sedge

Very Common1 obs.

Carex lonchocarpa

Very Common1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Very Common0.37 obs.

Raphanus raphanistrum

Radish

Very Common0.37 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Very Common0.26 obs.

Narcissus papyraceus

Paperwhite Narcissus

Common0.26 obs.

Smilax pumila

Sarsaparilla-Vine

Common0.22 obs.

Chamaecyparis thyoides

White Cypress

Common0.19 obs.

Jacquemontia tamnifolia

Hairy Clustervine

Common0.18 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Common0.18 obs.

Sisyrinchium micranthum

Bermuda Pigroot

Common0.14 obs.

Berlandiera pumila

Occasional0.13 obs.

Crotalaria rotundifolia

Rabbitbells

Occasional0.13 obs.

Hibiscus aculeatus

Occasional0.11 obs.

Conradina canescens

Occasional0.11 obs.

Viola vittata

Occasional0.11 obs.

Cliftonia monophylla

Titi

Occasional0.11 obs.

Symplocos tinctoria

Sweetleaf

Rare0.11 obs.

Coccoloba uvifera

Seagrape

Rare0.1 obs.

Episemasia solitaria

Rare0.1 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 100 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Escambia County

-53% species diversity