Gandsi

Ecosystem Overview

The Gandsi ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Covington County, Mississippi, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Covington County nearby has 84% more documented species, Gandsi offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #15 for species diversity among 100 Covington 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 Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 100 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Covington County

-84% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Very Common0.15 obs.

Oenothera gaura

Biennial Gaura

Very Common0.08 obs.

Quercus acutissima

Sawtooth Oak

Very Common0.08 obs.

Asparagus officinalis

Asparagus

Very Common0.08 obs.

Hibiscus moscheutos

Mallow-Rose

Very Common0.07 obs.

Smilax rotundifolia

Catbrier

Common0.07 obs.

Lagenaria siceraria

Bottle Gourd

Common0.07 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.07 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Common0.07 obs.

Magnolia virginiana

Swamp Bay

Common0.07 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Common0.07 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Occasional0.04 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Occasional0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-54%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Covington County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Covington County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-84% vs. current

Collins

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-84% vs. current

Seminary

Importance: 0.70

17 species

-24% vs. current

Mount Olive

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+86% vs. current

Collins

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+1200% vs. current

Eminence

Importance: 0.50

13 species

0% vs. current

Moscos

Importance: 0.50

13 species

0% vs. current

Seminary

Importance: 0.50

12 species

+8% 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 Covington County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Very Common0.15 obs.

Oenothera gaura

Biennial Gaura

Very Common0.08 obs.

Quercus acutissima

Sawtooth Oak

Very Common0.08 obs.

Asparagus officinalis

Asparagus

Very Common0.08 obs.

Hibiscus moscheutos

Mallow-Rose

Very Common0.07 obs.

Smilax rotundifolia

Catbrier

Common0.07 obs.

Lagenaria siceraria

Bottle Gourd

Common0.07 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.07 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Common0.07 obs.

Magnolia virginiana

Swamp Bay

Common0.07 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Common0.07 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Occasional0.04 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Occasional0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-54%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Covington County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Covington County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-84% vs. current

Collins

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-84% vs. current

Seminary

Importance: 0.70

17 species

-24% vs. current

Mount Olive

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+86% vs. current

Collins

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+1200% vs. current

Eminence

Importance: 0.50

13 species

0% vs. current

Moscos

Importance: 0.50

13 species

0% vs. current

Seminary

Importance: 0.50

12 species

+8% 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 Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 100 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Covington County

-84% species diversity