Fort Adams

Ecosystem Overview

The Fort Adams ecosystem supports 57 documented wildlife species across 55 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 29% more documented species, Fort Adams offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 26 Wilkinson County County natural areas, placing it in the 54th 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 26 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 26 locations

54th percentile for diversity

vs. Wilkinson County

-29% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 57 total documented species.

Pteris multifida

Spider Brake

Very Common0.25 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common0.24 obs.

Arisaema quinatum

Very Common0.23 obs.

Andersonglossum virginianum

Wild Comfrey

Very Common0.22 obs.

Mikania cordifolia

Very Common0.22 obs.

Lethe creola

Creole Pearly-Eye

Common0.21 obs.

Magnolia grandiflora

Bull-Bay

Common0.21 obs.

Trillium foetidissimum

Fetid Trillium

Common0.21 obs.

Sceloporus consobrinus

Southern Prairie Lizard

Common0.2 obs.

Hydrangea quercifolia

Oakleaf Hydrangea

Common0.2 obs.

Euonymus americanus

Bursting-Heart

Common0.18 obs.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Occasional0.18 obs.

Viola walteri

Walter'S Violet

Occasional0.18 obs.

Exobasidium symploci

Occasional0.14 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Occasional0.14 obs.

Diadophis punctatus

Ringneck Snake

Occasional0.14 obs.

Pyreferra slotteni

Occasional0.13 obs.

Anax junius

Green Darner

Rare0.12 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Rare0.12 obs.

Lithospermum tuberosum

Tuberous Gromwell

Rare0.12 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+171%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wilkinson County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Wilkinson County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-29% vs. current

Woodville

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+5600% vs. current

Clark Creek Natural Area

Importance: 0.60

58 species

-2% vs. current

Rosetta

Importance: 0.50

15 species

+280% vs. current

Pinckneyville

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+1040% vs. current

Perrytown

Importance: 0.50

3 species

+1800% vs. current

Ireland

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+2750% vs. current

Newtonia

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+2750% 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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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 57 total documented species.

Pteris multifida

Spider Brake

Very Common0.25 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common0.24 obs.

Arisaema quinatum

Very Common0.23 obs.

Andersonglossum virginianum

Wild Comfrey

Very Common0.22 obs.

Mikania cordifolia

Very Common0.22 obs.

Lethe creola

Creole Pearly-Eye

Common0.21 obs.

Magnolia grandiflora

Bull-Bay

Common0.21 obs.

Trillium foetidissimum

Fetid Trillium

Common0.21 obs.

Sceloporus consobrinus

Southern Prairie Lizard

Common0.2 obs.

Hydrangea quercifolia

Oakleaf Hydrangea

Common0.2 obs.

Euonymus americanus

Bursting-Heart

Common0.18 obs.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Occasional0.18 obs.

Viola walteri

Walter'S Violet

Occasional0.18 obs.

Exobasidium symploci

Occasional0.14 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Occasional0.14 obs.

Diadophis punctatus

Ringneck Snake

Occasional0.14 obs.

Pyreferra slotteni

Occasional0.13 obs.

Anax junius

Green Darner

Rare0.12 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Rare0.12 obs.

Lithospermum tuberosum

Tuberous Gromwell

Rare0.12 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+171%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wilkinson County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Wilkinson County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-29% vs. current

Woodville

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+5600% vs. current

Clark Creek Natural Area

Importance: 0.60

58 species

-2% vs. current

Rosetta

Importance: 0.50

15 species

+280% vs. current

Pinckneyville

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+1040% vs. current

Perrytown

Importance: 0.50

3 species

+1800% vs. current

Ireland

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+2750% vs. current

Newtonia

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+2750% 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 26 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 26 locations

54th percentile for diversity

vs. Wilkinson County

-29% species diversity