Carter

Ecosystem Overview

The Carter ecosystem supports 5 documented wildlife species across 5 taxonomic genera. Located in Yazoo County, Mississippi, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 0 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Yazoo County nearby has 93% more documented species, Carter offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 35 Yazoo County County natural areas, placing it in the 69th 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 35 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common1 species

Occasional2 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 35 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Yazoo County

-93% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 5 total documented species.

Cirsium horridulum

Bull Thistle

Very Common0.92 obs.

Apis mellifera

Honeybee

Very Common0.68 obs.

Vicia villosa

Hairy Vetch

Very Common0.32 obs.

Leptoglossus phyllopus

Very Common0.32 obs.

Trifolium nigrescens

Small White Clover

Very Common0.32 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-72%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Yazoo County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Yazoo County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-93% vs. current

Yazoo City

Importance: 0.70

30 species

-83% vs. current

Bentonia

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+25% vs. current

Yazoo City

Importance: 0.60

7 species

-29% vs. current

Glenwood Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

8 species

-37% vs. current

Wardell Leak Recreational Complex

in Yazoo City

Importance: 0.50

7 species

-29% vs. current

Jonestown

Importance: 0.50

6 species

-17% vs. current

Colby

Importance: 0.50

5 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 Yazoo County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 5 total documented species.

Cirsium horridulum

Bull Thistle

Very Common0.92 obs.

Apis mellifera

Honeybee

Very Common0.68 obs.

Vicia villosa

Hairy Vetch

Very Common0.32 obs.

Leptoglossus phyllopus

Very Common0.32 obs.

Trifolium nigrescens

Small White Clover

Very Common0.32 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-72%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Yazoo County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Yazoo County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-93% vs. current

Yazoo City

Importance: 0.70

30 species

-83% vs. current

Bentonia

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+25% vs. current

Yazoo City

Importance: 0.60

7 species

-29% vs. current

Glenwood Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

8 species

-37% vs. current

Wardell Leak Recreational Complex

in Yazoo City

Importance: 0.50

7 species

-29% vs. current

Jonestown

Importance: 0.50

6 species

-17% vs. current

Colby

Importance: 0.50

5 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 35 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common1 species

Occasional2 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 35 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Yazoo County

-93% species diversity