Copiah County

Ecosystem Overview

The Copiah County ecosystem supports 74 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in Copiah County, Mississippi, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Crystal Springs nearby has 6% more documented species, Copiah County offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 100 Copiah County County natural areas, placing it in the 98th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 100 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Crystal Springs

-6% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common3.35 obs.

Cirsium horridulum

Bull Thistle

Very Common3 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common2.34 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Very Common2.21 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Very Common2 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Common2 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Common1.94 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Common1.71 obs.

Boehmeria cylindrica

Bog-Hemp

Common1.71 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Common1.66 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Common1.07 obs.

Illicium floridanum

Florida Anisetree

Occasional1 obs.

Eupatorium capillifolium

Dogfennel

Occasional1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Occasional1 obs.

Narcissus tazetta

Cream Narcissus

Occasional1 obs.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Locust

Occasional1 obs.

Vaccinium corymbosum

Blueberry

Occasional1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Rare1 obs.

Stellaria media

Chickweed

Rare1 obs.

Youngia japonica

Oriental False Hawksbeard

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+289%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Copiah County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Crystal Springs

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-6% vs. current

Hazlehurst

Importance: 0.70

38 species

+95% vs. current

Georgetown

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1750% vs. current

Beauregard

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+2367% vs. current

Wesson

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3600% vs. current

Crystal Springs

Importance: 0.60

12 species

+517% vs. current

Hazlehurst

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+1750% vs. current

Chautauqua Park

Importance: 0.50

12 species

+517% 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 Copiah County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common3.35 obs.

Cirsium horridulum

Bull Thistle

Very Common3 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common2.34 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Very Common2.21 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Very Common2 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Common2 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Common1.94 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Common1.71 obs.

Boehmeria cylindrica

Bog-Hemp

Common1.71 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Common1.66 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Common1.07 obs.

Illicium floridanum

Florida Anisetree

Occasional1 obs.

Eupatorium capillifolium

Dogfennel

Occasional1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Occasional1 obs.

Narcissus tazetta

Cream Narcissus

Occasional1 obs.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Locust

Occasional1 obs.

Vaccinium corymbosum

Blueberry

Occasional1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Rare1 obs.

Stellaria media

Chickweed

Rare1 obs.

Youngia japonica

Oriental False Hawksbeard

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+289%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Copiah County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Crystal Springs

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-6% vs. current

Hazlehurst

Importance: 0.70

38 species

+95% vs. current

Georgetown

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1750% vs. current

Beauregard

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+2367% vs. current

Wesson

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3600% vs. current

Crystal Springs

Importance: 0.60

12 species

+517% vs. current

Hazlehurst

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+1750% vs. current

Chautauqua Park

Importance: 0.50

12 species

+517% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 100 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Crystal Springs

-6% species diversity