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Wetumpka

Ecosystem Overview

The Wetumpka ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in elmore 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 Elmore County nearby has 88% more documented species, Wetumpka offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 elmore county County natural areas, placing it in the 60th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

12
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
12
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
7
Common Species
Frequently observed species
5
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#2
Regional Rank
Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species
Common4 species
Occasional3 species
Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#2 of 5 locations
60th percentile for diversity
vs. Elmore County
-88% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Marmota monax

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Very Common2 obs.
Sphex pensylvanicus

Sphex pensylvanicus

Great Black Digger Wasp

Very Common1 obs.
Corydalus cornutus

Corydalus cornutus

Very Common1 obs.
Uvularia sessilifolia

Uvularia sessilifolia

Sessileleaf Bellwort

Very Common1 obs.
Arisaema dracontium

Arisaema dracontium

Dragon-Arum

Very Common1 obs.
Vicia grandiflora

Vicia grandiflora

Common1 obs.
Diospyros virginiana

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Common1 obs.
Packera glabella

Packera glabella

cress-leaf groundsel

Common1 obs.
Peltandra virginica

Peltandra virginica

Virginia Peltandra

Common1 obs.
Saururus cernuus

Saururus cernuus

Lizard'S Tail

Common1 obs.
Lycoris radiata

Lycoris radiata

Red spider lily

Common1 obs.
Nekemias arborea

Nekemias arborea

peppervine

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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