Somerville

Ecosystem Overview

The Somerville ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in Leflore 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 Leflore County nearby has 82% more documented species, Somerville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 80 Leflore County County natural areas, placing it in the 90th 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 80 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 80 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Leflore County

-82% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Taxodium distichum

Bald Cypress

Very Common0.24 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.12 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common0.11 obs.

Sherardia arvensis

Field Madder

Very Common0.1 obs.

Euphorbia humistrata

Prostrate Spurge

Very Common0.06 obs.

Graptemys pseudogeographica

False Map Turtle

Common0.06 obs.

Torilis arvensis

Spreading Hedgeparsley

Common0.06 obs.

Chariessa pilosa

Pilose Checkered Beetle

Common0.06 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Common0.06 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Common0.06 obs.

Oenothera laciniata

Cutleaf Eveningprimrose

Common0.06 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional0.05 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Occasional0.05 obs.

Sorghum halepense

Cuba-Grass

Occasional0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Leflore County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Leflore County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-82% vs. current

Greenwood

Importance: 0.70

37 species

-62% vs. current

Greenwood

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+367% vs. current

Schlater

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1300% vs. current

Hatten

Importance: 0.50

19 species

-26% vs. current

Black Bayou Junction

Importance: 0.50

14 species

0% vs. current

Money

Importance: 0.50

8 species

+75% vs. current

Wildwood

Importance: 0.50

8 species

+75% 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 Leflore County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Leflore County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Leflore County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-82% vs. current

Greenwood

Importance: 0.70

37 species

-62% vs. current

Greenwood

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+367% vs. current

Schlater

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1300% vs. current

Hatten

Importance: 0.50

19 species

-26% vs. current

Black Bayou Junction

Importance: 0.50

14 species

0% vs. current

Money

Importance: 0.50

8 species

+75% vs. current

Wildwood

Importance: 0.50

8 species

+75% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Taxodium distichum

Bald Cypress

Very Common0.24 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.12 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common0.11 obs.

Sherardia arvensis

Field Madder

Very Common0.1 obs.

Euphorbia humistrata

Prostrate Spurge

Very Common0.06 obs.

Graptemys pseudogeographica

False Map Turtle

Common0.06 obs.

Torilis arvensis

Spreading Hedgeparsley

Common0.06 obs.

Chariessa pilosa

Pilose Checkered Beetle

Common0.06 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Common0.06 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Common0.06 obs.

Oenothera laciniata

Cutleaf Eveningprimrose

Common0.06 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional0.05 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Occasional0.05 obs.

Sorghum halepense

Cuba-Grass

Occasional0.05 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 80 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 80 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Leflore County

-82% species diversity