Dauphin Island
Ecosystem Overview
The Dauphin Island ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in mobile 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. Compared to nearby Mobile, Dauphin Island hosts 16% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 9 mobile county County natural areas, placing it in the 89th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Piranga rubra
Summer Tanager
Leucophaeus atricilla
Laughing Gull
Trachemys scripta
slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider
Conradina canescens
Toxostoma rufum
brown thrasher
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Chrysoma pauciflosculosa
Ceratiola ericoides
sandhill-rosemary
Butorides virescens
green heron
Falco sparverius
American Kestrel
Protonotaria citrea
Prothonotary Warbler
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Melanerpes carolinus
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Ipomoea imperati
fiddle-leaf morning-glory
Smilax bona-nox
bullbrier
Ocypode quadrata
Atlantic ghost crab
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Dinocardium robustum
Atlantic giant cockle
Noetia ponderosa
Ponderous Ark
Libytheana carinenta
American Snout
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Mobile County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Dauphin Island. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Dauphin Islandwithin Mobile County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.