Smith County

Ecosystem Overview

The Smith County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Smith 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 Raleigh, Smith County hosts 1900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Smith County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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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. Raleigh

+1900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Platanthera clavellata

small green woodland orchid

Very Common8 obs.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Very Common6 obs.

Symplocos tinctoria

yellowwood

Very Common5 obs.

Dioscorea villosa

Yam Root

Very Common5 obs.

Helianthus resinosus

Resin-dot Sunflower

Very Common3 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Common3 obs.

Sabal minor

bush palmetto

Common3 obs.

Physostegia angustifolia

Common3 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common3 obs.

Frangula caroliniana

Carolina buckthorn

Common3 obs.

Verbena rigida

Tuberous vervain

Common3 obs.

Hypericum drummondii

Occasional3 obs.

Castanea pumila

chinquapin

Occasional3 obs.

Lespedeza cuneata

sericea lespedeza

Occasional3 obs.

Oxydendrum arboreum

sourwood

Occasional3 obs.

Oxalis violacea

violet wood-sorrel

Occasional2 obs.

Vaccinium arboreum

winter-huckleberry

Occasional2 obs.

Commelina erecta

erect dayflower

Rare2 obs.

Taxodium distichum

bald-cypress

Rare2 obs.

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Procambarus barbiger

Jackson Prairie Crayfish

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Smith County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Raleigh

Importance: 0.24

5 species

+1900% 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 Smith County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Smith County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Raleigh

Importance: 0.24

5 species

+1900% 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. Raleigh

+1900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Platanthera clavellata

small green woodland orchid

Very Common8 obs.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Very Common6 obs.

Symplocos tinctoria

yellowwood

Very Common5 obs.

Dioscorea villosa

Yam Root

Very Common5 obs.

Helianthus resinosus

Resin-dot Sunflower

Very Common3 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Common3 obs.

Sabal minor

bush palmetto

Common3 obs.

Physostegia angustifolia

Common3 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common3 obs.

Frangula caroliniana

Carolina buckthorn

Common3 obs.

Verbena rigida

Tuberous vervain

Common3 obs.

Hypericum drummondii

Occasional3 obs.

Castanea pumila

chinquapin

Occasional3 obs.

Lespedeza cuneata

sericea lespedeza

Occasional3 obs.

Oxydendrum arboreum

sourwood

Occasional3 obs.

Oxalis violacea

violet wood-sorrel

Occasional2 obs.

Vaccinium arboreum

winter-huckleberry

Occasional2 obs.

Commelina erecta

erect dayflower

Rare2 obs.

Taxodium distichum

bald-cypress

Rare2 obs.

No image

Procambarus barbiger

Jackson Prairie Crayfish

Rare2 obs.

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