Mountain Brook
Ecosystem Overview
The Mountain Brook ecosystem supports 32 documented wildlife species across 31 taxonomic genera. Located in jefferson county, alabama, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Jefferson County nearby has 68% more documented species, Mountain Brook offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 10 jefferson county County natural areas, placing it in the 70th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 32 total documented species.
Hypentelium etowanum
Alabama hog sucker
Cyprinella stigmatura
Maianthemum racemosum
Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal
Perilla frutescens
Beefsteakplant
Sphecius speciosus
Eastern Cicada-Killer Wasp
Corydalus cornutus
Isochaetes beutenmuelleri
Campostoma oligolepis
Largescale stoneroller
Percina nigrofasciata
Blackbanded darter
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Chasmanthium latifolium
Northern Sea Oats
Uvularia sessilifolia
Sessileleaf Bellwort
Persicaria virginiana
American Jumpseed
Hydrangea quercifolia
oak-leaf hydrangea
Symplocos tinctoria
yellowwood
Conoclinium coelestinum
blue mistflower
Coreopsis tinctoria
Golden Coreopsis
Lactuca floridana
Florida Wild Lettuce
Verbesina alternifolia
Alternate-Leaved Crownbeard
Verbesina occidentalis
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Jefferson County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Mountain Brook. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (4 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Mountain Brookwithin Jefferson County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.