Tuscaloosa
Ecosystem Overview
The Tuscaloosa ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in tuscaloosa 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 6 tuscaloosa county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Actias luna
North American Luna Moth
Peridea basitriens
Oval-based Prominent
Eutrapela clemataria
Curved-Toothed Geometer
Anolis carolinensis
Green anole
Vaejovis carolinianus
Polygrammate hebraeicum
Hebrew Moth
Phoberia atomaris
Common Oak Moth
Idia americalis
American Idia Moth
Nadata gibbosa
Yellowlined Caterpillar
Hypena palparia
Mottled Snout
Colocasia flavicornis
Lithobates catesbeianus
Common Bullfrog
Anisota stigma
Spiny Oakworm Moth
Lithobates clamitans
Green Frog
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Isochaetes beutenmuelleri
Macrurocampa marthesia
Mottled Prominent
Plethodon glutinosus
Northern Slimy Salamander
Crambus agitatellus
Double-Banded Grass-Veneer
Anisota virginiensis
Pink-Striped Oakworm Moth
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Tuscaloosawithin Tuscaloosa County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.