Wayne County

Ecosystem Overview

The Wayne County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Wayne County, Mississippi, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Waynesboro, Wayne County hosts 669% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Wayne County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Waynesboro

+669% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Symphyotrichum patens

Clasping Aster

Very Common3 obs.

Zephyranthes atamasco

Very Common3 obs.

Salvia azurea

Very Common3 obs.

Ctenium aromaticum

toothache grass

Very Common3 obs.

Gymnopogon ambiguus

Very Common2 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

blue mistflower

Common2 obs.

Blyxa aubertii

Roundfruit blyxa

Common2 obs.

Yeatesia viridiflora

Common2 obs.

Calopogon pallidus

Common2 obs.

Arundinaria tecta

Common2 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Common2 obs.

Smilax pumila

sarsaparilla-vine

Occasional2 obs.

Tephrosia florida

Florida hoary-pea

Occasional2 obs.

Erythrina herbacea

Coral Bean

Occasional2 obs.

Chrysopsis mariana

Maryland golden-aster

Occasional2 obs.

Rhynchosia reniformis

Occasional2 obs.

Morella cerifera

Wax myrtle

Occasional2 obs.

Lobelia puberula

purple dewdrop

Rare2 obs.

Trachymyrmex septentrionalis

Rare1 obs.

Trigonopeltastes delta

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+669%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Wayne County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Waynesboro

Importance: 0.28

13 species

+669% 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 Ranking

100

Species Count

+669%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Wayne County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Waynesboro

Importance: 0.28

13 species

+669% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Waynesboro

+669% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Symphyotrichum patens

Clasping Aster

Very Common3 obs.

Zephyranthes atamasco

Very Common3 obs.

Salvia azurea

Very Common3 obs.

Ctenium aromaticum

toothache grass

Very Common3 obs.

Gymnopogon ambiguus

Very Common2 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

blue mistflower

Common2 obs.

Blyxa aubertii

Roundfruit blyxa

Common2 obs.

Yeatesia viridiflora

Common2 obs.

Calopogon pallidus

Common2 obs.

Arundinaria tecta

Common2 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Common2 obs.

Smilax pumila

sarsaparilla-vine

Occasional2 obs.

Tephrosia florida

Florida hoary-pea

Occasional2 obs.

Erythrina herbacea

Coral Bean

Occasional2 obs.

Chrysopsis mariana

Maryland golden-aster

Occasional2 obs.

Rhynchosia reniformis

Occasional2 obs.

Morella cerifera

Wax myrtle

Occasional2 obs.

Lobelia puberula

purple dewdrop

Rare2 obs.

Trachymyrmex septentrionalis

Rare1 obs.

Trigonopeltastes delta

Rare1 obs.

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