Scott County

Ecosystem Overview

The Scott County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Scott 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 Forest, Scott County hosts 733% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Scott 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. Forest

+733% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Oxalis violacea

violet wood-sorrel

Very Common3 obs.

Gelsemium sempervirens

gelsemium

Very Common3 obs.

Vernonia gigantea

Very Common3 obs.

Quercus oglethorpensis

Oglethorpe oak

Very Common2 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common2 obs.

Vicia caroliniana

Carolina vetch

Common2 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Common2 obs.

Berchemia scandens

supplejack

Common2 obs.

Sabatia angularis

common rose-pink

Common2 obs.

Euphorbia nutans

eyebane

Common2 obs.

Solidago altissima

Late Goldenrod

Common2 obs.

Silphium integrifolium

whole-leaved rosinweed

Occasional2 obs.

Packera glabella

cress-leaf groundsel

Occasional2 obs.

Houstonia pusilla

Occasional2 obs.

Brickellia eupatorioides

false boneset

Occasional2 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Occasional2 obs.

Eupatorium altissimum

tall thoroughwort

Occasional2 obs.

Lobelia appendiculata

Rare2 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

false garlic

Rare2 obs.

Festuca paradoxa

cluster fescue

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+733%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Scott County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Forest

Importance: 0.28

12 species

+733% 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 Scott County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+733%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Scott County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Forest

Importance: 0.28

12 species

+733% 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. Forest

+733% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Oxalis violacea

violet wood-sorrel

Very Common3 obs.

Gelsemium sempervirens

gelsemium

Very Common3 obs.

Vernonia gigantea

Very Common3 obs.

Quercus oglethorpensis

Oglethorpe oak

Very Common2 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common2 obs.

Vicia caroliniana

Carolina vetch

Common2 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Common2 obs.

Berchemia scandens

supplejack

Common2 obs.

Sabatia angularis

common rose-pink

Common2 obs.

Euphorbia nutans

eyebane

Common2 obs.

Solidago altissima

Late Goldenrod

Common2 obs.

Silphium integrifolium

whole-leaved rosinweed

Occasional2 obs.

Packera glabella

cress-leaf groundsel

Occasional2 obs.

Houstonia pusilla

Occasional2 obs.

Brickellia eupatorioides

false boneset

Occasional2 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Occasional2 obs.

Eupatorium altissimum

tall thoroughwort

Occasional2 obs.

Lobelia appendiculata

Rare2 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

false garlic

Rare2 obs.

Festuca paradoxa

cluster fescue

Rare2 obs.

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