Tuscan

Ecosystem Overview

The Tuscan ecosystem supports 25 documented wildlife species across 25 taxonomic genera. Located in Choctaw County, Mississippi, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Choctaw County nearby has 67% more documented species, Tuscan offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #24 for species diversity among 73 Choctaw County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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

#24

Regional Rank

Out of 73 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common7 species

Occasional8 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#24 of 73 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Choctaw County

-67% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 25 total documented species.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common1.6 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Bead Fern

Very Common0.8 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Very Common0.42 obs.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Very Common0.42 obs.

Crotalaria sagittalis

Arrowhead Rattlebox

Very Common0.22 obs.

Acalypha gracilens

Slender Copperleaf

Common0.15 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

Heal-All

Common0.14 obs.

Arnoglossum atriplicifolium

Pale Indian-Plantain

Common0.13 obs.

Collinsonia canadensis

Richweed

Common0.09 obs.

Lactuca graminifolia

Common0.08 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Common0.08 obs.

Phaseolus polystachios

Thicket Bean

Occasional0.07 obs.

Hylodesmum nudiflorum

Bare-Stemmed Tick-Trefoil

Occasional0.07 obs.

Phegopteris hexagonoptera

Broad Beech Fern

Occasional0.07 obs.

Pachydesmus duplex

Occasional0.07 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

Catbrier

Occasional0.07 obs.

Hydrangea quercifolia

Oakleaf Hydrangea

Occasional0.07 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-Fronted Dancer

Rare0.06 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Foxtail

Rare0.06 obs.

Pycnanthemum albescens

White-Leaf Mountain-Mint

Rare0.06 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+4%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Choctaw County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Choctaw County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-67% vs. current

Ackerman

Importance: 0.70

25 species

0% vs. current

French Camp

Importance: 0.70

18 species

+39% vs. current

Weir

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+2400% vs. current

Ackerman

Importance: 0.50

25 species

0% vs. current

Bywy

Importance: 0.50

22 species

+14% vs. current

Tollison

Importance: 0.50

19 species

+32% vs. current

French Camp

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+317% 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 Choctaw County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+4%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Choctaw County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Choctaw County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-67% vs. current

Ackerman

Importance: 0.70

25 species

0% vs. current

French Camp

Importance: 0.70

18 species

+39% vs. current

Weir

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+2400% vs. current

Ackerman

Importance: 0.50

25 species

0% vs. current

Bywy

Importance: 0.50

22 species

+14% vs. current

Tollison

Importance: 0.50

19 species

+32% vs. current

French Camp

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+317% 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

#24

Regional Rank

Out of 73 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common7 species

Occasional8 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#24 of 73 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Choctaw County

-67% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 25 total documented species.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common1.6 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Bead Fern

Very Common0.8 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Very Common0.42 obs.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Very Common0.42 obs.

Crotalaria sagittalis

Arrowhead Rattlebox

Very Common0.22 obs.

Acalypha gracilens

Slender Copperleaf

Common0.15 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

Heal-All

Common0.14 obs.

Arnoglossum atriplicifolium

Pale Indian-Plantain

Common0.13 obs.

Collinsonia canadensis

Richweed

Common0.09 obs.

Lactuca graminifolia

Common0.08 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Common0.08 obs.

Phaseolus polystachios

Thicket Bean

Occasional0.07 obs.

Hylodesmum nudiflorum

Bare-Stemmed Tick-Trefoil

Occasional0.07 obs.

Phegopteris hexagonoptera

Broad Beech Fern

Occasional0.07 obs.

Pachydesmus duplex

Occasional0.07 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

Catbrier

Occasional0.07 obs.

Hydrangea quercifolia

Oakleaf Hydrangea

Occasional0.07 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-Fronted Dancer

Rare0.06 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Foxtail

Rare0.06 obs.

Pycnanthemum albescens

White-Leaf Mountain-Mint

Rare0.06 obs.

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