Norris

Ecosystem Overview

The Norris ecosystem supports 53 documented wildlife species across 46 taxonomic genera. Located in Scott County, Mississippi, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Scott County nearby has 29% more documented species, Norris offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #25 for species diversity among 79 Scott County County natural areas, placing it in the 68th 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 79 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#25 of 79 locations

68th percentile for diversity

vs. Scott County

-29% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 53 total documented species.

Silphium integrifolium

Rosinweed

Very Common0.18 obs.

Quercus stellata

Iron Oak

Very Common0.13 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

Heal-All

Very Common0.13 obs.

Quercus oglethorpensis

Oglethorpe Oak

Very Common0.12 obs.

Eupatorium altissimum

Tall Boneset

Very Common0.12 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Common0.09 obs.

Juncus tenuis

Path Rush

Common0.08 obs.

Trillium cuneatum

Sweet Betsy

Common0.08 obs.

Chrysopsis mariana

Maryland Golden-Aster

Common0.07 obs.

Ceanothus americanus

Redroot

Common0.07 obs.

Rhynchospora caduca

Anglestem Beaksedge

Common0.07 obs.

Rhynchospora inexpansa

Nodding Beaksedge

Occasional0.07 obs.

Symphyotrichum patens

Skydrop Aster

Occasional0.07 obs.

Pityopsis graminifolia

Silk-Grass

Occasional0.07 obs.

Symphyotrichum concolor

Eastern Silver Aster

Occasional0.07 obs.

Sorghastrum nutans

Wood Grass

Occasional0.07 obs.

Andropogon gerardi

Bluejoint

Occasional0.07 obs.

Dichanthelium polyanthes

Rare0.07 obs.

Hypericum gentianoides

Pineweed

Rare0.07 obs.

Rhynchospora globularis

Globe Beaksedge

Rare0.07 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-2%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Scott County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Scott County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-29% vs. current

Morton

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-34% vs. current

Forest

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-34% vs. current

Lake

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+308% vs. current

Forest

Importance: 0.60

57 species

-7% vs. current

Fikestown

Importance: 0.50

65 species

-18% vs. current

G. V. Montgomery Airport

Importance: 0.50

44 species

+20% vs. current

Donohoe

Importance: 0.50

20 species

+165% 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 Scott County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-2%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Scott County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Scott County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-29% vs. current

Morton

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-34% vs. current

Forest

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-34% vs. current

Lake

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+308% vs. current

Forest

Importance: 0.60

57 species

-7% vs. current

Fikestown

Importance: 0.50

65 species

-18% vs. current

G. V. Montgomery Airport

Importance: 0.50

44 species

+20% vs. current

Donohoe

Importance: 0.50

20 species

+165% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 53 total documented species.

Silphium integrifolium

Rosinweed

Very Common0.18 obs.

Quercus stellata

Iron Oak

Very Common0.13 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

Heal-All

Very Common0.13 obs.

Quercus oglethorpensis

Oglethorpe Oak

Very Common0.12 obs.

Eupatorium altissimum

Tall Boneset

Very Common0.12 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Common0.09 obs.

Juncus tenuis

Path Rush

Common0.08 obs.

Trillium cuneatum

Sweet Betsy

Common0.08 obs.

Chrysopsis mariana

Maryland Golden-Aster

Common0.07 obs.

Ceanothus americanus

Redroot

Common0.07 obs.

Rhynchospora caduca

Anglestem Beaksedge

Common0.07 obs.

Rhynchospora inexpansa

Nodding Beaksedge

Occasional0.07 obs.

Symphyotrichum patens

Skydrop Aster

Occasional0.07 obs.

Pityopsis graminifolia

Silk-Grass

Occasional0.07 obs.

Symphyotrichum concolor

Eastern Silver Aster

Occasional0.07 obs.

Sorghastrum nutans

Wood Grass

Occasional0.07 obs.

Andropogon gerardi

Bluejoint

Occasional0.07 obs.

Dichanthelium polyanthes

Rare0.07 obs.

Hypericum gentianoides

Pineweed

Rare0.07 obs.

Rhynchospora globularis

Globe Beaksedge

Rare0.07 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 79 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#25 of 79 locations

68th percentile for diversity

vs. Scott County

-29% species diversity