Benjoe

Ecosystem Overview

The Benjoe ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in Greene 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 Greene County nearby has 83% more documented species, Benjoe offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #14 for species diversity among 78 Greene County County natural areas, placing it in the 82th 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

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 78 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 78 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Greene County

-83% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common0.31 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Very Common0.31 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Very Common0.31 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Very Common0.18 obs.

Lampsilis straminea

Rough Fatmucket

Very Common0.04 obs.

Lampsilis teres

Yellow Sandshell

Common0.04 obs.

Elliptio arctata

Delicate Spike

Common0.04 obs.

Amblema plicata

Threeridge

Common0.04 obs.

Plectomerus dombeyanus

Bankclimber

Common0.04 obs.

Potamilus purpuratus

Bleufer

Common0.04 obs.

Quadrula quadrula

Stranger

Common0.04 obs.

Reginaia ebenus

Ebonyshell

Occasional0.04 obs.

Lampsilis ornata

Southern Pocketbook

Occasional0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Greene County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Greene County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-83% vs. current

Leakesville

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+117% vs. current

McLain

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+333% vs. current

Leaf Wilderness

Importance: 0.60

29 species

-55% vs. current

Leaf

Importance: 0.50

26 species

-50% vs. current

Carson City

Importance: 0.50

26 species

-50% vs. current

Royce

Importance: 0.50

21 species

-38% vs. current

Avera

Importance: 0.50

18 species

-28% 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 Greene County County.

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Most Common Species

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

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common0.31 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Very Common0.31 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Very Common0.31 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Very Common0.18 obs.

Lampsilis straminea

Rough Fatmucket

Very Common0.04 obs.

Lampsilis teres

Yellow Sandshell

Common0.04 obs.

Elliptio arctata

Delicate Spike

Common0.04 obs.

Amblema plicata

Threeridge

Common0.04 obs.

Plectomerus dombeyanus

Bankclimber

Common0.04 obs.

Potamilus purpuratus

Bleufer

Common0.04 obs.

Quadrula quadrula

Stranger

Common0.04 obs.

Reginaia ebenus

Ebonyshell

Occasional0.04 obs.

Lampsilis ornata

Southern Pocketbook

Occasional0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Greene County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Greene County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-83% vs. current

Leakesville

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+117% vs. current

McLain

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+333% vs. current

Leaf Wilderness

Importance: 0.60

29 species

-55% vs. current

Leaf

Importance: 0.50

26 species

-50% vs. current

Carson City

Importance: 0.50

26 species

-50% vs. current

Royce

Importance: 0.50

21 species

-38% vs. current

Avera

Importance: 0.50

18 species

-28% 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

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 78 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 78 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Greene County

-83% species diversity