Montrose

Ecosystem Overview

The Montrose ecosystem supports 40 documented wildlife species across 36 taxonomic genera. Located in Jasper County, Mississippi, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Jasper County nearby has 47% more documented species, Montrose offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #16 for species diversity among 53 Jasper County County natural areas, placing it in the 70th 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

#16

Regional Rank

Out of 53 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#16 of 53 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Jasper County

-47% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 40 total documented species.

Liatris squarrulosa

Very Common0.29 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Very Common0.15 obs.

Ionactis repens

Very Common0.13 obs.

Elephantopus nudatus

Very Common0.1 obs.

Helianthus angustifolius

Swamp Sunflower

Very Common0.1 obs.

Euphorbia corollata

American Spurge

Common0.1 obs.

Chrysopsis mariana

Maryland Golden-Aster

Common0.1 obs.

Lobelia puberula

Downy Lobelia

Common0.1 obs.

Solidago rugosa

Rough Goldenrod

Common0.1 obs.

Sabal minor

Latanier

Common0.1 obs.

Symphyotrichum patens

Skydrop Aster

Common0.1 obs.

Sporobolus junceus

Lizard Grass

Occasional0.1 obs.

Eupatorium semiserratum

Occasional0.1 obs.

Agalinis purpurea

Purple Agalinis

Occasional0.1 obs.

Stylosanthes biflora

Sidebeak Pencil-Flower

Occasional0.1 obs.

Morella cerifera

Wax Myrtle

Occasional0.09 obs.

Helenium autumnale

Sneezeweed

Occasional0.09 obs.

Nabalus serpentarius

Rare0.09 obs.

Aristida purpurascens

Arrow-Feather

Rare0.09 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

Fall Boneset

Rare0.09 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-17%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Jasper County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Jasper County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-47% vs. current

Bay Springs

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-50% vs. current

Heidelberg

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-50% vs. current

Louin

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-50% vs. current

Montrose

Importance: 0.70

41 species

-2% vs. current

Orange

Importance: 0.50

14 species

+186% vs. current

Rose Hill

Importance: 0.50

12 species

+233% vs. current

Moss

Importance: 0.50

3 species

+1233% 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 Jasper County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-17%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Jasper County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Jasper County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-47% vs. current

Bay Springs

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-50% vs. current

Heidelberg

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-50% vs. current

Louin

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-50% vs. current

Montrose

Importance: 0.70

41 species

-2% vs. current

Orange

Importance: 0.50

14 species

+186% vs. current

Rose Hill

Importance: 0.50

12 species

+233% vs. current

Moss

Importance: 0.50

3 species

+1233% 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

#16

Regional Rank

Out of 53 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#16 of 53 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Jasper County

-47% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 40 total documented species.

Liatris squarrulosa

Very Common0.29 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Very Common0.15 obs.

Ionactis repens

Very Common0.13 obs.

Elephantopus nudatus

Very Common0.1 obs.

Helianthus angustifolius

Swamp Sunflower

Very Common0.1 obs.

Euphorbia corollata

American Spurge

Common0.1 obs.

Chrysopsis mariana

Maryland Golden-Aster

Common0.1 obs.

Lobelia puberula

Downy Lobelia

Common0.1 obs.

Solidago rugosa

Rough Goldenrod

Common0.1 obs.

Sabal minor

Latanier

Common0.1 obs.

Symphyotrichum patens

Skydrop Aster

Common0.1 obs.

Sporobolus junceus

Lizard Grass

Occasional0.1 obs.

Eupatorium semiserratum

Occasional0.1 obs.

Agalinis purpurea

Purple Agalinis

Occasional0.1 obs.

Stylosanthes biflora

Sidebeak Pencil-Flower

Occasional0.1 obs.

Morella cerifera

Wax Myrtle

Occasional0.09 obs.

Helenium autumnale

Sneezeweed

Occasional0.09 obs.

Nabalus serpentarius

Rare0.09 obs.

Aristida purpurascens

Arrow-Feather

Rare0.09 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

Fall Boneset

Rare0.09 obs.

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