Limestone County
Ecosystem Overview
The Limestone County ecosystem supports 57 documented wildlife species across 53 taxonomic genera. Located in limestone county, alabama, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Athens, Limestone County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 limestone county County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 57 total documented species.
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Fulica americana
American Coot
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Eremophila alpestris
horned lark
Podophyllum peltatum
Mayapple
Trachemys scripta
slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider
Castor canadensis
Canadian beaver
Lontra canadensis
River Otter
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Campeloma decisum
Pointed Campeloma
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Quiscalus quiscula
Common Grackle
Sayornis phoebe
Eastern Phoebe
Podiceps auritus
horned grebe
Calcarius lapponicus
Lapland Longspur
Schistocerca obscura
Obscure Bird Grasshopper
Dynastes tityus
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