Marrs Spring
Ecosystem Overview
The Marrs Spring ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in tuscaloosa county, alabama, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Tuscaloosa County nearby has 87% more documented species, Marrs Spring offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 6 tuscaloosa 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 13 total documented species.
Pholcus phalangioides
Longbodied cellar spider
Sphyrapicus varius
yellow-bellied sapsucker
Lamium amplexicaule
henbit dead-nettle
Medicago arabica
spotted medick
Vicia sativa
Garden vetch
Cardamine hirsuta
hairy bitter-cress
Packera glabella
cress-leaf groundsel
Mazus pumilus
Orontium aquaticum
golden-club
Viola rafinesquei
Johnny-jump-up
Sherardia arvensis
field madder
Cercis canadensis
Eastern Redbud
Parmotrema reticulatum
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Tuscaloosa County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Marrs Springwithin Tuscaloosa County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.