Henderson

Ecosystem Overview

The Henderson ecosystem supports 22 documented wildlife species across 22 taxonomic genera. Located in Wayne County, Mississippi, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wayne County nearby has 71% more documented species, Henderson offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #23 for species diversity among 63 Wayne County County natural areas, placing it in the 63th 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

#23

Regional Rank

Out of 63 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#23 of 63 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Wayne County

-71% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Trachymyrmex septentrionalis

Very Common0.42 obs.

Pardalophora phoenicoptera

Orange-Winged Grasshopper

Very Common0.41 obs.

Quercus laevis

Turkey Oak

Very Common0.4 obs.

Danthonia sericea

Downy Oatgrass

Very Common0.4 obs.

Rhynchospora megalocarpa

Very Common0.38 obs.

Spiranthes praecox

Common0.15 obs.

Mephitis mephitis

Striped Skunk

Common0.13 obs.

Lobelia puberula

Downy Lobelia

Common0.12 obs.

Pseudolycopodiella caroliniana

Common0.12 obs.

Bidens mitis

Common0.12 obs.

Schistocerca americana

American Bird Locust

Common0.12 obs.

Liatris squarrosa

Occasional0.12 obs.

Trichostema dichotomum

Blue Curls

Occasional0.12 obs.

Trigonopeltastes delta

Occasional0.12 obs.

Burmannia capitata

Occasional0.12 obs.

Elliptio arca

Alabama Spike

Occasional0.06 obs.

Hypericum gymnanthum

Occasional0.05 obs.

Acalypha gracilens

Slender Copperleaf

Rare0.05 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

Water Nymph

Rare0.05 obs.

Proserpinaca palustris

Mermaid Weed

Rare0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wayne County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Wayne County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-71% vs. current

Waynesboro

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-72% vs. current

Waynesboro

Importance: 0.60

26 species

-15% vs. current

Maynor Creek Park

Importance: 0.60

23 species

-4% vs. current

Gretna

Importance: 0.50

37 species

-41% vs. current

Tokio

Importance: 0.50

34 species

-35% vs. current

Woodwards

Importance: 0.50

28 species

-21% vs. current

Mulberry

Importance: 0.50

28 species

-21% 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 Wayne County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wayne County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Wayne County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-71% vs. current

Waynesboro

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-72% vs. current

Waynesboro

Importance: 0.60

26 species

-15% vs. current

Maynor Creek Park

Importance: 0.60

23 species

-4% vs. current

Gretna

Importance: 0.50

37 species

-41% vs. current

Tokio

Importance: 0.50

34 species

-35% vs. current

Woodwards

Importance: 0.50

28 species

-21% vs. current

Mulberry

Importance: 0.50

28 species

-21% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Trachymyrmex septentrionalis

Very Common0.42 obs.

Pardalophora phoenicoptera

Orange-Winged Grasshopper

Very Common0.41 obs.

Quercus laevis

Turkey Oak

Very Common0.4 obs.

Danthonia sericea

Downy Oatgrass

Very Common0.4 obs.

Rhynchospora megalocarpa

Very Common0.38 obs.

Spiranthes praecox

Common0.15 obs.

Mephitis mephitis

Striped Skunk

Common0.13 obs.

Lobelia puberula

Downy Lobelia

Common0.12 obs.

Pseudolycopodiella caroliniana

Common0.12 obs.

Bidens mitis

Common0.12 obs.

Schistocerca americana

American Bird Locust

Common0.12 obs.

Liatris squarrosa

Occasional0.12 obs.

Trichostema dichotomum

Blue Curls

Occasional0.12 obs.

Trigonopeltastes delta

Occasional0.12 obs.

Burmannia capitata

Occasional0.12 obs.

Elliptio arca

Alabama Spike

Occasional0.06 obs.

Hypericum gymnanthum

Occasional0.05 obs.

Acalypha gracilens

Slender Copperleaf

Rare0.05 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

Water Nymph

Rare0.05 obs.

Proserpinaca palustris

Mermaid Weed

Rare0.05 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

#23

Regional Rank

Out of 63 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#23 of 63 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Wayne County

-71% species diversity