Old Houlka

Ecosystem Overview

The Old Houlka ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Chickasaw County nearby has 80% more documented species, Old Houlka offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #25 for species diversity among 73 Chickasaw County County natural areas, placing it in the 66th 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

#25

Regional Rank

Out of 73 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#25 of 73 locations

66th percentile for diversity

vs. Chickasaw County

-80% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common0.4 obs.

Trillium recurvatum

Toadshade

Very Common0.2 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Very Common0.2 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Maidenfern

Very Common0.13 obs.

Cubelium concolor

Very Common0.08 obs.

Arisaema quinatum

Common0.08 obs.

Silene virginica

Virginia Campion

Common0.08 obs.

Andersonglossum virginianum

Wild Comfrey

Common0.08 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

Crowpoison

Common0.06 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Treacle-Berry

Common0.05 obs.

Calycocarpum lyonii

Cupseed

Common0.05 obs.

Blephilia ciliata

Ohio Horsemint

Occasional0.05 obs.

Tradescantia subaspera

Wide-Leaf Spiderwort

Occasional0.05 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Occasional0.03 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Occasional0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-53%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Chickasaw County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Chickasaw County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-80% vs. current

Okolona

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-81% vs. current

Houston

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-81% vs. current

Woodland

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+400% vs. current

New Houlka

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+650% vs. current

Wilson Park

Importance: 0.50

7 species

+114% vs. current

Okolona

Importance: 0.50

7 species

+114% vs. current

Buena Vista

Importance: 0.50

5 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 Chickasaw County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-53%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Chickasaw County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Chickasaw County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-80% vs. current

Okolona

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-81% vs. current

Houston

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-81% vs. current

Woodland

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+400% vs. current

New Houlka

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+650% vs. current

Wilson Park

Importance: 0.50

7 species

+114% vs. current

Okolona

Importance: 0.50

7 species

+114% vs. current

Buena Vista

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+200% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common0.4 obs.

Trillium recurvatum

Toadshade

Very Common0.2 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Very Common0.2 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Maidenfern

Very Common0.13 obs.

Cubelium concolor

Very Common0.08 obs.

Arisaema quinatum

Common0.08 obs.

Silene virginica

Virginia Campion

Common0.08 obs.

Andersonglossum virginianum

Wild Comfrey

Common0.08 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

Crowpoison

Common0.06 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Treacle-Berry

Common0.05 obs.

Calycocarpum lyonii

Cupseed

Common0.05 obs.

Blephilia ciliata

Ohio Horsemint

Occasional0.05 obs.

Tradescantia subaspera

Wide-Leaf Spiderwort

Occasional0.05 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Occasional0.03 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Occasional0.03 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

#25

Regional Rank

Out of 73 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#25 of 73 locations

66th percentile for diversity

vs. Chickasaw County

-80% species diversity