Hamilton

Ecosystem Overview

The Hamilton ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Benton 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 Benton County nearby has 82% more documented species, Hamilton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 42 Benton County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 42 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 42 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Benton County

-82% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Asclepias amplexicaulis

Sand Milkweed

Very Common0.52 obs.

Deutzia scabra

Deutzia

Very Common0.51 obs.

Quercus stellata

Iron Oak

Very Common0.2 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Very Common0.11 obs.

Quercus falcata

Spanish Oak

Very Common0.11 obs.

Quercus alba

Stave Oak

Common0.11 obs.

Alnus serrulata

Tag Alder

Common0.1 obs.

Pleopeltis michauxiana

Common0.1 obs.

Itea virginica

Sweetspire

Common0.1 obs.

Carpinus caroliniana

Hornbeam

Common0.1 obs.

Multiclavula mucida

White Green-Algae Coral

Common0.1 obs.

Odontotaenius disjunctus

Patent Leather Beetle

Occasional0.09 obs.

Ostrya virginiana

Ironwood

Occasional0.09 obs.

Ilex opaca

White Holly

Occasional0.09 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-18%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Benton County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Benton County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-82% vs. current

Ashland

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+367% vs. current

Hickory Flat

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+600% vs. current

Snow Lake Shores

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+600% vs. current

Michigan City

Importance: 0.50

16 species

-12% vs. current

Hopewell

Importance: 0.50

14 species

0% vs. current

Brody

Importance: 0.50

14 species

0% vs. current

Ashland

Importance: 0.50

3 species

+367% 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 Benton County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-18%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Benton County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Benton County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-82% vs. current

Ashland

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+367% vs. current

Hickory Flat

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+600% vs. current

Snow Lake Shores

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+600% vs. current

Michigan City

Importance: 0.50

16 species

-12% vs. current

Hopewell

Importance: 0.50

14 species

0% vs. current

Brody

Importance: 0.50

14 species

0% vs. current

Ashland

Importance: 0.50

3 species

+367% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Asclepias amplexicaulis

Sand Milkweed

Very Common0.52 obs.

Deutzia scabra

Deutzia

Very Common0.51 obs.

Quercus stellata

Iron Oak

Very Common0.2 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Very Common0.11 obs.

Quercus falcata

Spanish Oak

Very Common0.11 obs.

Quercus alba

Stave Oak

Common0.11 obs.

Alnus serrulata

Tag Alder

Common0.1 obs.

Pleopeltis michauxiana

Common0.1 obs.

Itea virginica

Sweetspire

Common0.1 obs.

Carpinus caroliniana

Hornbeam

Common0.1 obs.

Multiclavula mucida

White Green-Algae Coral

Common0.1 obs.

Odontotaenius disjunctus

Patent Leather Beetle

Occasional0.09 obs.

Ostrya virginiana

Ironwood

Occasional0.09 obs.

Ilex opaca

White Holly

Occasional0.09 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

Regional Rank

Out of 42 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 42 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Benton County

-82% species diversity