Clark Creek Natural Area

Ecosystem Overview

The Clark Creek Natural Area ecosystem supports 58 documented wildlife species across 56 taxonomic genera. Located in Wilkinson County, Mississippi, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wilkinson County nearby has 28% more documented species, Clark Creek Natural Area offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 26 Wilkinson County County natural areas, placing it in the 73th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 26 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 26 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Wilkinson County

-28% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 58 total documented species.

Andersonglossum virginianum

Wild Comfrey

Very Common2 obs.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Very Common2 obs.

Mikania cordifolia

Very Common2 obs.

Trillium foetidissimum

Fetid Trillium

Very Common2 obs.

Pteris multifida

Spider Brake

Very Common2 obs.

Sceloporus consobrinus

Southern Prairie Lizard

Common2 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common2 obs.

Euonymus americanus

Bursting-Heart

Common2 obs.

Arisaema quinatum

Common2 obs.

Viola walteri

Walter'S Violet

Common2 obs.

Magnolia grandiflora

Bull-Bay

Common2 obs.

Hydrangea quercifolia

Oakleaf Hydrangea

Occasional2 obs.

Pisaurina mira

Nursery Web Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Youngia japonica

Oriental False Hawksbeard

Occasional1 obs.

Pyreferra slotteni

Occasional1 obs.

Matelea carolinensis

Occasional1 obs.

Vireo flavifrons

Yellow-Throated Vireo

Occasional1 obs.

Prunus caroliniana

Carolina Laurel Cherry

Rare1 obs.

Polygonia interrogationis

Question Mark

Rare1 obs.

Solidago altissima

Late Goldenrod

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+176%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wilkinson County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Wilkinson County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-28% vs. current

Woodville

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+5700% vs. current

Fort Adams

Importance: 0.50

57 species

+2% vs. current

Rosetta

Importance: 0.50

15 species

+287% vs. current

Pinckneyville

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+1060% vs. current

Perrytown

Importance: 0.50

3 species

+1833% vs. current

Ireland

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+2800% vs. current

Newtonia

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+2800% 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 Wilkinson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+176%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wilkinson County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Wilkinson County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-28% vs. current

Woodville

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+5700% vs. current

Fort Adams

Importance: 0.50

57 species

+2% vs. current

Rosetta

Importance: 0.50

15 species

+287% vs. current

Pinckneyville

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+1060% vs. current

Perrytown

Importance: 0.50

3 species

+1833% vs. current

Ireland

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+2800% vs. current

Newtonia

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+2800% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 58 total documented species.

Andersonglossum virginianum

Wild Comfrey

Very Common2 obs.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Very Common2 obs.

Mikania cordifolia

Very Common2 obs.

Trillium foetidissimum

Fetid Trillium

Very Common2 obs.

Pteris multifida

Spider Brake

Very Common2 obs.

Sceloporus consobrinus

Southern Prairie Lizard

Common2 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common2 obs.

Euonymus americanus

Bursting-Heart

Common2 obs.

Arisaema quinatum

Common2 obs.

Viola walteri

Walter'S Violet

Common2 obs.

Magnolia grandiflora

Bull-Bay

Common2 obs.

Hydrangea quercifolia

Oakleaf Hydrangea

Occasional2 obs.

Pisaurina mira

Nursery Web Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Youngia japonica

Oriental False Hawksbeard

Occasional1 obs.

Pyreferra slotteni

Occasional1 obs.

Matelea carolinensis

Occasional1 obs.

Vireo flavifrons

Yellow-Throated Vireo

Occasional1 obs.

Prunus caroliniana

Carolina Laurel Cherry

Rare1 obs.

Polygonia interrogationis

Question Mark

Rare1 obs.

Solidago altissima

Late Goldenrod

Rare1 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

Regional Rank

Out of 26 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 26 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Wilkinson County

-28% species diversity