Gretna

Ecosystem Overview

The Gretna ecosystem supports 37 documented wildlife species across 37 taxonomic genera. Located in Wayne County, Mississippi, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wayne County nearby has 52% more documented species, Gretna offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 63 Wayne County County natural areas, placing it in the 92th 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 63 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 63 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Wayne County

-52% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 37 total documented species.

Yeatesia viridiflora

Very Common0.25 obs.

Hepatica americana

American Hepatica

Very Common0.17 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Very Common0.16 obs.

Scrophularia marilandica

Figwort

Very Common0.16 obs.

Cucumis melo

Cantaloupe

Very Common0.16 obs.

Crotalaria spectabilis

Showy Rattlebox

Common0.14 obs.

Juglans nigra

Noyer Noir

Common0.14 obs.

Acer leucoderme

Chalk Maple

Common0.14 obs.

Melia azedarach

Chinaberrytree

Common0.14 obs.

Crotalus horridus

Timber Rattlesnake

Common0.14 obs.

Eclipta prostrata

False Daisy

Common0.13 obs.

Campanulastrum americanum

American Bellflower

Occasional0.13 obs.

Samolus parviflorus

Water-Pimpernel

Occasional0.13 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional0.13 obs.

Mimulus alatus

Winged Monkeyflower

Occasional0.13 obs.

Nabalus altissima

Tall White Lettuce

Occasional0.13 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

Jumpseed

Occasional0.13 obs.

Ruellia strepens

Limestone Wild Petunia

Rare0.13 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Rare0.13 obs.

Pisaurina mira

Nursery Web Spider

Rare0.13 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-7%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wayne County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Wayne County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-52% vs. current

Waynesboro

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-53% vs. current

Waynesboro

Importance: 0.60

26 species

+42% vs. current

Maynor Creek Park

Importance: 0.60

23 species

+61% vs. current

Tokio

Importance: 0.50

34 species

+9% vs. current

Woodwards

Importance: 0.50

28 species

+32% vs. current

Mulberry

Importance: 0.50

28 species

+32% vs. current

Henderson

Importance: 0.50

22 species

+68% 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 Wayne County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-7%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wayne County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Wayne County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-52% vs. current

Waynesboro

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-53% vs. current

Waynesboro

Importance: 0.60

26 species

+42% vs. current

Maynor Creek Park

Importance: 0.60

23 species

+61% vs. current

Tokio

Importance: 0.50

34 species

+9% vs. current

Woodwards

Importance: 0.50

28 species

+32% vs. current

Mulberry

Importance: 0.50

28 species

+32% vs. current

Henderson

Importance: 0.50

22 species

+68% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 63 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 63 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Wayne County

-52% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 37 total documented species.

Yeatesia viridiflora

Very Common0.25 obs.

Hepatica americana

American Hepatica

Very Common0.17 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Very Common0.16 obs.

Scrophularia marilandica

Figwort

Very Common0.16 obs.

Cucumis melo

Cantaloupe

Very Common0.16 obs.

Crotalaria spectabilis

Showy Rattlebox

Common0.14 obs.

Juglans nigra

Noyer Noir

Common0.14 obs.

Acer leucoderme

Chalk Maple

Common0.14 obs.

Melia azedarach

Chinaberrytree

Common0.14 obs.

Crotalus horridus

Timber Rattlesnake

Common0.14 obs.

Eclipta prostrata

False Daisy

Common0.13 obs.

Campanulastrum americanum

American Bellflower

Occasional0.13 obs.

Samolus parviflorus

Water-Pimpernel

Occasional0.13 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional0.13 obs.

Mimulus alatus

Winged Monkeyflower

Occasional0.13 obs.

Nabalus altissima

Tall White Lettuce

Occasional0.13 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

Jumpseed

Occasional0.13 obs.

Ruellia strepens

Limestone Wild Petunia

Rare0.13 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Rare0.13 obs.

Pisaurina mira

Nursery Web Spider

Rare0.13 obs.

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