Poplar Springs

Ecosystem Overview

The Poplar Springs ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in Newton 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 Newton County nearby has 84% more documented species, Poplar Springs offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #46 for species diversity among 100 Newton County County natural areas, placing it in the 54th 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

#46

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#46 of 100 locations

54th percentile for diversity

vs. Newton County

-84% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Solidago altissima

Late Goldenrod

Very Common0.02 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Very Common0.02 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Golden Cassia

Very Common0.02 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common0.02 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Foxtail

Very Common0.02 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Common0.02 obs.

Eupatorium capillifolium

Dogfennel

Common0.02 obs.

Verbena rigida

Tuberous Vervain

Common0.02 obs.

Croton glandulosus

Tropic Croton

Common0.02 obs.

Eclipta prostrata

False Daisy

Common0.02 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Common0.02 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

Fall Boneset

Occasional0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-69%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Newton County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Newton County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-84% vs. current

Decatur

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-85% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-85% vs. current

Hickory

Importance: 0.70

13 species

-8% vs. current

Chunky

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+300% vs. current

Roberts

Importance: 0.50

42 species

-71% vs. current

Hickory

Importance: 0.50

13 species

-8% vs. current

Hazel

Importance: 0.50

8 species

+50% 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 Newton County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Solidago altissima

Late Goldenrod

Very Common0.02 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Very Common0.02 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Golden Cassia

Very Common0.02 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common0.02 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Foxtail

Very Common0.02 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Common0.02 obs.

Eupatorium capillifolium

Dogfennel

Common0.02 obs.

Verbena rigida

Tuberous Vervain

Common0.02 obs.

Croton glandulosus

Tropic Croton

Common0.02 obs.

Eclipta prostrata

False Daisy

Common0.02 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Common0.02 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

Fall Boneset

Occasional0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-69%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Newton County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Newton County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-84% vs. current

Decatur

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-85% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-85% vs. current

Hickory

Importance: 0.70

13 species

-8% vs. current

Chunky

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+300% vs. current

Roberts

Importance: 0.50

42 species

-71% vs. current

Hickory

Importance: 0.50

13 species

-8% vs. current

Hazel

Importance: 0.50

8 species

+50% 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

#46

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#46 of 100 locations

54th percentile for diversity

vs. Newton County

-84% species diversity