Gadsden
Ecosystem Overview
The Gadsden ecosystem supports 47 documented wildlife species across 47 taxonomic genera. Located in etowah county, alabama, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Etowah County nearby has 43% more documented species, Gadsden offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 etowah county County natural areas, placing it in the 33th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 47 total documented species.
Sedum smallii
Lindernia monticola
Schoenolirion wrightii
Phemeranthus mengesii
Menges' fameflower
Drosera brevifolia
Xyris difformis
southern yellow-eyed-grass
Pinus virginiana
poverty pine
Liatris microcephala
small-head gayfeather
Hypericum gentianoides
Pineweed
Utricularia subulata
zigzag bladderwort
Gelsemium sempervirens
gelsemium
Opuntia mesacantha
Coreopsis grandiflora
Large-Flowered Tickseed
Trimerotropis saxatilis
Sitta pusilla
Brown-headed Nuthatch
Aspidoscelis sexlineatus
Six-lined Racerunner
Marmota monax
Waldmurmeltier
Plethodon glutinosus
Northern Slimy Salamander
Romalea microptera
Eastern Lubber Grasshopper
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Etowah County
Discover 4 other wildlife-rich locations near Gadsden. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Gadsdenwithin Etowah County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.