Banks

Ecosystem Overview

The Banks ecosystem supports 18 documented wildlife species across 18 taxonomic genera. Located in Tunica County, Mississippi, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Tunica County nearby has 77% more documented species, Banks offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 27 Tunica County County natural areas, placing it in the 89th 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 27 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 27 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Tunica County

-77% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common0.18 obs.

Yucca filamentosa

Beargrass

Very Common0.08 obs.

Elephantopus elatus

Very Common0.08 obs.

Bromus catharticus

Rescuegrass

Very Common0.08 obs.

Geranium carolinianum

Carolina Geranium

Very Common0.08 obs.

Rumex crispus

Sour Dock

Common0.08 obs.

Helianthus divaricatus

Rough Sunfower

Common0.08 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Common0.08 obs.

Desmodium paniculatum

Panicled Tick-Clover

Common0.08 obs.

Soliva sessilis

Field Burrweed

Common0.08 obs.

Oxalis dillenii

Wood-Shamrock

Common0.08 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Occasional0.08 obs.

Boehmeria cylindrica

Bog-Hemp

Occasional0.08 obs.

Microstegium vimineum

Nepal Grass

Occasional0.08 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Occasional0.08 obs.

Lepidium virginicum

Peppergrass

Occasional0.08 obs.

Kummerowia striata

Japanese Clover

Occasional0.08 obs.

Paspalum dilatatum

Dallisgrass

Rare0.07 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+64%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tunica County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Tunica County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-77% vs. current

Tunica

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1700% vs. current

Tunica National Golf & Tennis

in Tunica Resorts

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+800% vs. current

Tunica Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+1700% vs. current

North Tunica

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+1700% vs. current

Robinsonville

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+800% vs. current

Bowdre

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+800% vs. current

Tunica North

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+1700% 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 Tunica County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+64%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tunica County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Tunica County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-77% vs. current

Tunica

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1700% vs. current

Tunica National Golf & Tennis

in Tunica Resorts

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+800% vs. current

Tunica Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+1700% vs. current

North Tunica

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+1700% vs. current

Robinsonville

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+800% vs. current

Bowdre

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+800% vs. current

Tunica North

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+1700% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common0.18 obs.

Yucca filamentosa

Beargrass

Very Common0.08 obs.

Elephantopus elatus

Very Common0.08 obs.

Bromus catharticus

Rescuegrass

Very Common0.08 obs.

Geranium carolinianum

Carolina Geranium

Very Common0.08 obs.

Rumex crispus

Sour Dock

Common0.08 obs.

Helianthus divaricatus

Rough Sunfower

Common0.08 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Common0.08 obs.

Desmodium paniculatum

Panicled Tick-Clover

Common0.08 obs.

Soliva sessilis

Field Burrweed

Common0.08 obs.

Oxalis dillenii

Wood-Shamrock

Common0.08 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Occasional0.08 obs.

Boehmeria cylindrica

Bog-Hemp

Occasional0.08 obs.

Microstegium vimineum

Nepal Grass

Occasional0.08 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Occasional0.08 obs.

Lepidium virginicum

Peppergrass

Occasional0.08 obs.

Kummerowia striata

Japanese Clover

Occasional0.08 obs.

Paspalum dilatatum

Dallisgrass

Rare0.07 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 27 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 27 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Tunica County

-77% species diversity