Prentiss

Ecosystem Overview

The Prentiss ecosystem supports 9 documented wildlife species across 8 taxonomic genera. Located in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Jefferson Davis County nearby has 89% more documented species, Prentiss offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

vs. Jefferson Davis County

-89% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common0.72 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Very Common0.46 obs.

Phyllanthus tenellus

Mascarene Island Leaf-Flower

Very Common0.24 obs.

Hydrangea quercifolia

Oakleaf Hydrangea

Very Common0.15 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.15 obs.

Trifolium dubium

Suckling Clover

Common0.14 obs.

Quercus alba

Stave Oak

Common0.12 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common0.07 obs.

Gambusia affinis

Mosquito Fish

Common0.06 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-59%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Jefferson Davis County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Jefferson Davis County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-89% vs. current

Prentiss

Importance: 0.70

40 species

-77% vs. current

Bassfield

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+800% vs. current

Prentiss-jefferson Davis County Airport

Importance: 0.50

31 species

-71% vs. current

Carson

Importance: 0.50

9 species

0% vs. current

Whitesand

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+80% vs. current

Prentiss Country Club

in Prentiss

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+80% vs. current

Terrell

Importance: 0.50

3 species

+200% 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 Jefferson Davis County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common0.72 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Very Common0.46 obs.

Phyllanthus tenellus

Mascarene Island Leaf-Flower

Very Common0.24 obs.

Hydrangea quercifolia

Oakleaf Hydrangea

Very Common0.15 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.15 obs.

Trifolium dubium

Suckling Clover

Common0.14 obs.

Quercus alba

Stave Oak

Common0.12 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common0.07 obs.

Gambusia affinis

Mosquito Fish

Common0.06 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-59%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Jefferson Davis County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Jefferson Davis County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-89% vs. current

Prentiss

Importance: 0.70

40 species

-77% vs. current

Bassfield

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+800% vs. current

Prentiss-jefferson Davis County Airport

Importance: 0.50

31 species

-71% vs. current

Carson

Importance: 0.50

9 species

0% vs. current

Whitesand

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+80% vs. current

Prentiss Country Club

in Prentiss

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+80% vs. current

Terrell

Importance: 0.50

3 species

+200% 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

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

vs. Jefferson Davis County

-89% species diversity