Roberts

Ecosystem Overview

The Roberts ecosystem supports 42 documented wildlife species across 37 taxonomic genera. Located in Newton County, Mississippi, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Newton County nearby has 45% more documented species, Roberts offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #15 for species diversity among 100 Newton County County natural areas, placing it in the 85th 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

#15

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common13 species

Occasional12 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 100 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Newton County

-45% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 42 total documented species.

Amorpha fruticosa

Leadplant

Very Common0.15 obs.

Arisaema dracontium

Dragonroot

Very Common0.14 obs.

Liatris squarrulosa

Very Common0.14 obs.

Trifolium pratense

Red Clover

Very Common0.09 obs.

Lepomis miniatus

Redspotted Sunfish

Very Common0.08 obs.

Carex lupulina

Hop Sedge

Common0.08 obs.

Pyganodon grandis

Giant Floater

Common0.08 obs.

Etheostoma swaini

Gulf Darter

Common0.08 obs.

Etheostoma parvipinne

Goldstripe Darter

Common0.08 obs.

Semotilus atromaculatus

Chub

Common0.08 obs.

Vernonia gigantea

Common0.08 obs.

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Faxonius palmeri

Occasional0.08 obs.

Carex intumescens

Bladder Sedge

Occasional0.08 obs.

Silphium integrifolium

Rosinweed

Occasional0.07 obs.

Spigelia marilandica

Indian-Pink

Occasional0.07 obs.

Phlox carolina

Thick-Leaf Phlox

Occasional0.07 obs.

Leersia lenticularis

Occasional0.07 obs.

Carex oxylepis

Sharpscale Sedge

Rare0.07 obs.

Carex crus-corvi

Crow-Spur Sedge

Rare0.07 obs.

Smilax lasioneura

Blue Ridge Carrionflower

Rare0.07 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+17%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Newton County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Newton County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-45% vs. current

Decatur

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-47% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-47% vs. current

Hickory

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+223% vs. current

Chunky

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+1300% vs. current

Hickory

Importance: 0.50

13 species

+223% vs. current

Poplar Springs

Importance: 0.50

12 species

+250% vs. current

Hazel

Importance: 0.50

8 species

+425% 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 Newton County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 42 total documented species.

Amorpha fruticosa

Leadplant

Very Common0.15 obs.

Arisaema dracontium

Dragonroot

Very Common0.14 obs.

Liatris squarrulosa

Very Common0.14 obs.

Trifolium pratense

Red Clover

Very Common0.09 obs.

Lepomis miniatus

Redspotted Sunfish

Very Common0.08 obs.

Carex lupulina

Hop Sedge

Common0.08 obs.

Pyganodon grandis

Giant Floater

Common0.08 obs.

Etheostoma swaini

Gulf Darter

Common0.08 obs.

Etheostoma parvipinne

Goldstripe Darter

Common0.08 obs.

Semotilus atromaculatus

Chub

Common0.08 obs.

Vernonia gigantea

Common0.08 obs.

No image

Faxonius palmeri

Occasional0.08 obs.

Carex intumescens

Bladder Sedge

Occasional0.08 obs.

Silphium integrifolium

Rosinweed

Occasional0.07 obs.

Spigelia marilandica

Indian-Pink

Occasional0.07 obs.

Phlox carolina

Thick-Leaf Phlox

Occasional0.07 obs.

Leersia lenticularis

Occasional0.07 obs.

Carex oxylepis

Sharpscale Sedge

Rare0.07 obs.

Carex crus-corvi

Crow-Spur Sedge

Rare0.07 obs.

Smilax lasioneura

Blue Ridge Carrionflower

Rare0.07 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+17%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Newton County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Newton County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-45% vs. current

Decatur

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-47% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-47% vs. current

Hickory

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+223% vs. current

Chunky

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+1300% vs. current

Hickory

Importance: 0.50

13 species

+223% vs. current

Poplar Springs

Importance: 0.50

12 species

+250% vs. current

Hazel

Importance: 0.50

8 species

+425% 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

#15

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common13 species

Occasional12 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 100 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Newton County

-45% species diversity