Adams County

Ecosystem Overview

The Adams County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Adams 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 Natchez, Adams County hosts 20% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Adams 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. Natchez

+20% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Very Common15 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common15 obs.

Sus scrofa

wild boar, eurasian wild boar

Very Common13 obs.

Taxodium distichum

bald-cypress

Very Common9 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Very Common9 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

nine-banded armadillo

Common8 obs.

Mycteria americana

Wood Stork

Common8 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese tallow

Common8 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Common8 obs.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Black locust

Common8 obs.

Platalea ajaja

Roseate Spoonbill

Common7 obs.

Melia azedarach

Chinaberrytree

Occasional7 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Occasional6 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Occasional6 obs.

Canis latrans

Prairie Wolf

Occasional6 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Occasional6 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Occasional6 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Rare6 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Rare6 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+20%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Adams County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Natchez

Importance: 0.46

83 species

+20% 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 Adams County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+20%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Adams County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Natchez

Importance: 0.46

83 species

+20% 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. Natchez

+20% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Very Common15 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common15 obs.

Sus scrofa

wild boar, eurasian wild boar

Very Common13 obs.

Taxodium distichum

bald-cypress

Very Common9 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Very Common9 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

nine-banded armadillo

Common8 obs.

Mycteria americana

Wood Stork

Common8 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese tallow

Common8 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Common8 obs.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Black locust

Common8 obs.

Platalea ajaja

Roseate Spoonbill

Common7 obs.

Melia azedarach

Chinaberrytree

Occasional7 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Occasional6 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Occasional6 obs.

Canis latrans

Prairie Wolf

Occasional6 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Occasional6 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Occasional6 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Rare6 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Rare6 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare6 obs.

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