Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in Scott County, Mississippi, 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 Scott County nearby has 83% more documented species, Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #55 for species diversity among 79 Scott County County natural areas, placing it in the 30th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#55

Regional Rank

Out of 79 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#55 of 79 locations

30th percentile for diversity

vs. Scott County

-83% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Canis latrans

Coyote

Very Common0.33 obs.

Pinus taeda

Loblolly Pine

Very Common0.26 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Very Common0.08 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Very Common0.08 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.08 obs.

Oxalis violacea

Violet Wood-Sorrel

Common0.08 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Common0.07 obs.

Ilex opaca

White Holly

Common0.07 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common0.07 obs.

Vicia caroliniana

Carolina Vetch

Common0.07 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Bullfrog

Common0.07 obs.

Mangora placida

Tuftlegged Orbweaver

Occasional0.07 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

Crowpoison

Occasional0.07 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-78%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Scott County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Scott County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-83% vs. current

Morton

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-84% vs. current

Forest

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-84% vs. current

Forest

Importance: 0.60

57 species

-77% vs. current

Fikestown

Importance: 0.50

65 species

-80% vs. current

Norris

Importance: 0.50

53 species

-75% vs. current

G. V. Montgomery Airport

Importance: 0.50

44 species

-70% vs. current

Donohoe

Importance: 0.50

20 species

-35% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Scott County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-78%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Scott County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Scott County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-83% vs. current

Morton

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-84% vs. current

Forest

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-84% vs. current

Forest

Importance: 0.60

57 species

-77% vs. current

Fikestown

Importance: 0.50

65 species

-80% vs. current

Norris

Importance: 0.50

53 species

-75% vs. current

G. V. Montgomery Airport

Importance: 0.50

44 species

-70% vs. current

Donohoe

Importance: 0.50

20 species

-35% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Canis latrans

Coyote

Very Common0.33 obs.

Pinus taeda

Loblolly Pine

Very Common0.26 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Very Common0.08 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Very Common0.08 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.08 obs.

Oxalis violacea

Violet Wood-Sorrel

Common0.08 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Common0.07 obs.

Ilex opaca

White Holly

Common0.07 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common0.07 obs.

Vicia caroliniana

Carolina Vetch

Common0.07 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Bullfrog

Common0.07 obs.

Mangora placida

Tuftlegged Orbweaver

Occasional0.07 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

Crowpoison

Occasional0.07 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#55

Regional Rank

Out of 79 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#55 of 79 locations

30th percentile for diversity

vs. Scott County

-83% species diversity