Avera

Ecosystem Overview

The Avera ecosystem supports 18 documented wildlife species across 18 taxonomic genera. Located in Greene 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 Greene County nearby has 76% more documented species, Avera offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 78 Greene County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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 78 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 78 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Greene County

-76% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Lygodium japonicum

Japanese Climbing Fern

Very Common0.18 obs.

Geranium carolinianum

Carolina Geranium

Very Common0.13 obs.

Erigeron philadelphicus

Frostroot

Very Common0.06 obs.

Triodanis perfoliata

Clasping Bellwort

Very Common0.03 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Very Common0.03 obs.

Kummerowia striata

Japanese Clover

Common0.03 obs.

Vaccinium arboreum

Farkleberry

Common0.03 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Bead Fern

Common0.03 obs.

Amaranthus viridis

Slender Amaranth

Common0.03 obs.

Vitis aestivalis

Bunch Grape

Common0.03 obs.

Ipomoea quamoclit

Star-Glory

Common0.03 obs.

Elephantopus elatus

Occasional0.03 obs.

Cyrilla racemiflora

Titi

Occasional0.03 obs.

Magnolia virginiana

Swamp Bay

Occasional0.03 obs.

Pityopsis graminifolia

Silk-Grass

Occasional0.03 obs.

Cerastium glomeratum

Clammy Chickweed

Occasional0.03 obs.

Rumex conglomeratus

Green Dock

Occasional0.03 obs.

Boehmeria cylindrica

Bog-Hemp

Rare0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-28%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Greene County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Greene County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-76% vs. current

Leakesville

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+200% vs. current

McLain

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+500% vs. current

Leaf Wilderness

Importance: 0.60

29 species

-38% vs. current

Leaf

Importance: 0.50

26 species

-31% vs. current

Carson City

Importance: 0.50

26 species

-31% vs. current

Royce

Importance: 0.50

21 species

-14% vs. current

Benjoe

Importance: 0.50

13 species

+38% 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 Greene County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-28%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Greene County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Greene County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-76% vs. current

Leakesville

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+200% vs. current

McLain

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+500% vs. current

Leaf Wilderness

Importance: 0.60

29 species

-38% vs. current

Leaf

Importance: 0.50

26 species

-31% vs. current

Carson City

Importance: 0.50

26 species

-31% vs. current

Royce

Importance: 0.50

21 species

-14% vs. current

Benjoe

Importance: 0.50

13 species

+38% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

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

Lygodium japonicum

Japanese Climbing Fern

Very Common0.18 obs.

Geranium carolinianum

Carolina Geranium

Very Common0.13 obs.

Erigeron philadelphicus

Frostroot

Very Common0.06 obs.

Triodanis perfoliata

Clasping Bellwort

Very Common0.03 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Very Common0.03 obs.

Kummerowia striata

Japanese Clover

Common0.03 obs.

Vaccinium arboreum

Farkleberry

Common0.03 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Bead Fern

Common0.03 obs.

Amaranthus viridis

Slender Amaranth

Common0.03 obs.

Vitis aestivalis

Bunch Grape

Common0.03 obs.

Ipomoea quamoclit

Star-Glory

Common0.03 obs.

Elephantopus elatus

Occasional0.03 obs.

Cyrilla racemiflora

Titi

Occasional0.03 obs.

Magnolia virginiana

Swamp Bay

Occasional0.03 obs.

Pityopsis graminifolia

Silk-Grass

Occasional0.03 obs.

Cerastium glomeratum

Clammy Chickweed

Occasional0.03 obs.

Rumex conglomeratus

Green Dock

Occasional0.03 obs.

Boehmeria cylindrica

Bog-Hemp

Rare0.03 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 78 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 78 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Greene County

-76% species diversity