Leaf

Ecosystem Overview

The Leaf ecosystem supports 26 documented wildlife species across 21 taxonomic genera. Located in Greene County, Mississippi, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Greene County nearby has 65% more documented species, Leaf offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 78 Greene County County natural areas, placing it in the 94th 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 78 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 78 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Greene County

-65% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Very Common0.57 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Very Common0.27 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common0.27 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Very Common0.27 obs.

Hypericum suffruticosum

Very Common0.09 obs.

Cyrilla racemiflora

Titi

Common0.08 obs.

Ageratina aromatica

Common0.08 obs.

Hypericum crux-andreae

St.-Peter'S-Wort

Common0.08 obs.

Celithemis fasciata

Banded Pennant

Common0.08 obs.

Libellula flavida

Yellow-Sided Skimmer

Common0.08 obs.

Somatochlora provocans

Treetop Emerald

Common0.08 obs.

Celithemis elisa

Calico Pennant

Occasional0.08 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Occasional0.08 obs.

Ilex glabra

Inkberry

Occasional0.08 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

Yaupon Holly

Occasional0.08 obs.

Aristida longespica

Slender Threeawn

Occasional0.06 obs.

Sericocarpus tortifolius

Dixie Aster

Occasional0.06 obs.

Rhexia petiolata

Rare0.06 obs.

Eupatorium pilosum

Rough Boneset

Rare0.05 obs.

Platanthera ciliaris

Yellow Fringed Orchid

Rare0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+8%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Greene County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Greene County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-65% vs. current

Leakesville

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+333% vs. current

McLain

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+767% vs. current

Leaf Wilderness

Importance: 0.60

29 species

-10% vs. current

Carson City

Importance: 0.50

26 species

0% vs. current

Royce

Importance: 0.50

21 species

+24% vs. current

Avera

Importance: 0.50

18 species

+44% vs. current

Benjoe

Importance: 0.50

13 species

+100% 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

+8%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Greene County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Greene County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-65% vs. current

Leakesville

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+333% vs. current

McLain

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+767% vs. current

Leaf Wilderness

Importance: 0.60

29 species

-10% vs. current

Carson City

Importance: 0.50

26 species

0% vs. current

Royce

Importance: 0.50

21 species

+24% vs. current

Avera

Importance: 0.50

18 species

+44% vs. current

Benjoe

Importance: 0.50

13 species

+100% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Very Common0.57 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Very Common0.27 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common0.27 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Very Common0.27 obs.

Hypericum suffruticosum

Very Common0.09 obs.

Cyrilla racemiflora

Titi

Common0.08 obs.

Ageratina aromatica

Common0.08 obs.

Hypericum crux-andreae

St.-Peter'S-Wort

Common0.08 obs.

Celithemis fasciata

Banded Pennant

Common0.08 obs.

Libellula flavida

Yellow-Sided Skimmer

Common0.08 obs.

Somatochlora provocans

Treetop Emerald

Common0.08 obs.

Celithemis elisa

Calico Pennant

Occasional0.08 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Occasional0.08 obs.

Ilex glabra

Inkberry

Occasional0.08 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

Yaupon Holly

Occasional0.08 obs.

Aristida longespica

Slender Threeawn

Occasional0.06 obs.

Sericocarpus tortifolius

Dixie Aster

Occasional0.06 obs.

Rhexia petiolata

Rare0.06 obs.

Eupatorium pilosum

Rough Boneset

Rare0.05 obs.

Platanthera ciliaris

Yellow Fringed Orchid

Rare0.05 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 78 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 78 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Greene County

-65% species diversity