Crystal Springs

Ecosystem Overview

The Crystal Springs ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Copiah 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 Copiah County nearby has 84% more documented species, Crystal Springs offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 100 Copiah County County natural areas, placing it in the 91th 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 100 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Copiah County

-84% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Youngia japonica

Oriental False Hawksbeard

Very Common0.48 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Very Common0.36 obs.

Cirsium horridulum

Bull Thistle

Very Common0.31 obs.

Juncus effusus

Bog Rush

Very Common0.29 obs.

Vaccinium corymbosum

Blueberry

Very Common0.2 obs.

Narcissus tazetta

Cream Narcissus

Common0.19 obs.

Stellaria media

Chickweed

Common0.18 obs.

Poa annua

Annual Poa

Common0.16 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

Crowpoison

Common0.15 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Common0.13 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Common0.06 obs.

Packera glabella

Yellowtop

Occasional0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-56%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Copiah County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Copiah County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-84% vs. current

Crystal Springs

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-85% vs. current

Hazlehurst

Importance: 0.70

38 species

-68% vs. current

Georgetown

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+200% vs. current

Beauregard

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+300% vs. current

Wesson

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+500% vs. current

Hazlehurst

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+200% vs. current

Chautauqua Park

Importance: 0.50

12 species

0% 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 Copiah County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-56%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Copiah County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Copiah County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-84% vs. current

Crystal Springs

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-85% vs. current

Hazlehurst

Importance: 0.70

38 species

-68% vs. current

Georgetown

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+200% vs. current

Beauregard

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+300% vs. current

Wesson

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+500% vs. current

Hazlehurst

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+200% vs. current

Chautauqua Park

Importance: 0.50

12 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Youngia japonica

Oriental False Hawksbeard

Very Common0.48 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Very Common0.36 obs.

Cirsium horridulum

Bull Thistle

Very Common0.31 obs.

Juncus effusus

Bog Rush

Very Common0.29 obs.

Vaccinium corymbosum

Blueberry

Very Common0.2 obs.

Narcissus tazetta

Cream Narcissus

Common0.19 obs.

Stellaria media

Chickweed

Common0.18 obs.

Poa annua

Annual Poa

Common0.16 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

Crowpoison

Common0.15 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Common0.13 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Common0.06 obs.

Packera glabella

Yellowtop

Occasional0.02 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 100 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Copiah County

-84% species diversity