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Endangered Species. Of Alabama. Mammals. Gray Bat- ( Myotis grisescens ). Indiana Bat ( Myotis sodalis ). Alabama Beach Mouse ( Peromyscus polionotus ammobates ). Birds. Bald Eagle ( Haliaeetus leucocephalus ). Red-Cockaded Woodpecker ( Picoides borealis ).
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Endangered Species Of Alabama
The resin encrusted tree stem is often easier to identify than the bird. It can resemble a large wax candle
Alabama Canebrake Pitcher Plant(Sarracenia rubra ssp. alabamensis)
Endangered or Threatened • 32 species of freshwater mussels • 10 aquatic snails • They can best be protected from effects from forestry operations by protecting water quality and streambed habitat. • Following BMP’s for forestry closely will help ensure that impacts are minimized.
Fishes • There are currently 11 fish species listed as threatened or endangered in Alabama. • Most of them occur in north Alabama rivers and streams. • The single biggest problem affecting protected fish that could result from forestry practices is sedimentation which smothers fish eggs and habitat.
Gulf Sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus)
To Protect Fish Habitat • Pay particular attention to bridge and road construction that might lead to erosion. • Leave wide buffer strips adjacent to streams when cutting timber on steep slopes. • Avoid spraying pesticides near waterways. • Closely follow Alabama's Best Management Practices for Forestry.