Auburn
Ecosystem Overview
The Auburn ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in lee county, alabama, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 lee county County natural areas, placing it in the 60th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Libellula incesta
Slaty Skimmer
Plathemis lydia
Common Whitetail
Dione vanillae
Gulf Fritillary
Ladona deplanata
Blue Corporal
Buteo lineatus
Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk
Sceloporus undulatus
Spear's Prairie Lizard [speari]
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Anolis carolinensis
Green anole
Libellula luctuosa
Widow Skimmer
Ischnura posita
Fragile Forktail
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Epargyreus clarus
Silver-Spotted Skipper
Papilio glaucus
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Junonia coenia
Northern Buckeye
Perithemis tenera
Eastern Amberwing
Hylephila phyleus
Fiery Skipper
Liquidambar styraciflua
satin-walnut
Fagus grandifolia
American Beech
Trachemys scripta
slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Lee County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Auburn. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (5 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Auburnwithin Lee County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.