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Foley

Ecosystem Overview

The Foley ecosystem supports 99 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in baldwin county, alabama, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Baldwin County nearby has 1% more documented species, Foley offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 10 baldwin county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

99
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
91
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
50
Common Species
Frequently observed species
49
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#5
Regional Rank
Out of 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species
Common30 species
Occasional30 species
Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#5 of 10 locations
50th percentile for diversity
vs. Baldwin County
-1% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 99 total documented species.

Rhexia alifanus

Rhexia alifanus

Very Common6 obs.
Calopteryx maculata

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Very Common5 obs.
Drosera intermedia

Drosera intermedia

oblong-leaved sundew

Very Common4 obs.
Lachnanthes caroliana

Lachnanthes caroliana

Very Common4 obs.
Argia fumipennis

Argia fumipennis

Variable Dancer

Very Common4 obs.
Spiranthes praecox

Spiranthes praecox

Common3 obs.
Drosera capillaris

Drosera capillaris

pink sundew

Common3 obs.
Rhexia lutea

Rhexia lutea

yellow meadow-beauty

Common3 obs.
Ilex glabra

Ilex glabra

Evergreen Winterberry

Common3 obs.
Mareca strepera

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Common3 obs.
Junonia coenia

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Common3 obs.
Phyciodes tharos

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional2 obs.
Pachydiplax longipennis

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional2 obs.
Papilio glaucus

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional2 obs.
Utricularia subulata

Utricularia subulata

zigzag bladderwort

Occasional2 obs.
Utricularia gibba

Utricularia gibba

Humped Bladderwort

Occasional2 obs.
Bacopa monnieri

Bacopa monnieri

herb-of-grace

Occasional2 obs.
Xyris baldwiniana

Xyris baldwiniana

Rare2 obs.
Sialia sialis

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Rare2 obs.
Libellula semifasciata

Libellula semifasciata

Painted Skimmer

Rare2 obs.

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