Old Cawhawba

Ecosystem Overview

The Old Cawhawba ecosystem supports 29 documented wildlife species across 29 taxonomic genera. Located in Dallas County, Alabama, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Dallas County nearby has 61% more documented species, Old Cawhawba offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 100 Dallas 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 Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 100 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Dallas County

-61% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 29 total documented species.

Quercus sinuata

Durand Oak

Very Common1.04 obs.

Ficus carica

Edible Fig

Very Common1 obs.

Sabal minor

Latanier

Very Common0.65 obs.

Ratibida pinnata

Grey-Headed Coneflower

Very Common0.63 obs.

Silphium perplexum

Very Common0.61 obs.

Trichonephila clavipes

Common0.41 obs.

Citrus trifoliata

Japanese Bitter-Orange

Common0.41 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Common0.39 obs.

Forestiera ligustrina

Common0.39 obs.

Viburnum rufidulum

Blue Haw

Common0.37 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Common0.37 obs.

Paspalum urvillei

Vasey'S Grass

Occasional0.37 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Occasional0.37 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional0.37 obs.

Verbena simplex

Simple Vervain

Occasional0.37 obs.

Monarda citriodora

Lemon Mint

Occasional0.37 obs.

Helicina orbiculata

Occasional0.36 obs.

Ilex decidua

Possum-Haw

Rare0.36 obs.

Lythrum alatum

Winged Lythrum

Rare0.34 obs.

Nekemias arborea

Peppervine

Rare0.34 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-28%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dallas County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Dallas County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-61% vs. current

Valley Grande

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-63% vs. current

Selma

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-61% vs. current

Orrville

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+1350% vs. current

Selma

Importance: 0.60

18 species

+61% vs. current

Paul M. Grist State Park

Importance: 0.60

12 species

+142% vs. current

Cahaba

Importance: 0.50

29 species

0% vs. current

Beloit

Importance: 0.50

29 species

0% 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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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 29 total documented species.

Quercus sinuata

Durand Oak

Very Common1.04 obs.

Ficus carica

Edible Fig

Very Common1 obs.

Sabal minor

Latanier

Very Common0.65 obs.

Ratibida pinnata

Grey-Headed Coneflower

Very Common0.63 obs.

Silphium perplexum

Very Common0.61 obs.

Trichonephila clavipes

Common0.41 obs.

Citrus trifoliata

Japanese Bitter-Orange

Common0.41 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Common0.39 obs.

Forestiera ligustrina

Common0.39 obs.

Viburnum rufidulum

Blue Haw

Common0.37 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Common0.37 obs.

Paspalum urvillei

Vasey'S Grass

Occasional0.37 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Occasional0.37 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional0.37 obs.

Verbena simplex

Simple Vervain

Occasional0.37 obs.

Monarda citriodora

Lemon Mint

Occasional0.37 obs.

Helicina orbiculata

Occasional0.36 obs.

Ilex decidua

Possum-Haw

Rare0.36 obs.

Lythrum alatum

Winged Lythrum

Rare0.34 obs.

Nekemias arborea

Peppervine

Rare0.34 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-28%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dallas County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Dallas County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-61% vs. current

Valley Grande

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-63% vs. current

Selma

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-61% vs. current

Orrville

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+1350% vs. current

Selma

Importance: 0.60

18 species

+61% vs. current

Paul M. Grist State Park

Importance: 0.60

12 species

+142% vs. current

Cahaba

Importance: 0.50

29 species

0% vs. current

Beloit

Importance: 0.50

29 species

0% 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 100 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Dallas County

-61% species diversity