Winston County

Ecosystem Overview

The Winston County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Winston 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 Louisville, Winston County hosts 567% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Winston 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. Louisville

+567% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Very Common4 obs.

Lobelia puberula

purple dewdrop

Very Common3 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Very Common3 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common2 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Very Common2 obs.

Verrucosa arenata

orb weavers

Common2 obs.

Vicia caroliniana

Carolina vetch

Common2 obs.

Oxydendrum arboreum

sourwood

Common2 obs.

Arisaema quinatum

Common2 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

blue mistflower

Common2 obs.

Nycticeius humeralis

Evening Bat

Common2 obs.

Magicicada tredecassini

13-year cicada

Occasional2 obs.

Uvularia sessilifolia

Sessileleaf Bellwort

Occasional2 obs.

Hypoprepia fucosa

Painted Lichen Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Theatops posticus

Occasional1 obs.

Peucetia viridans

lynx spiders

Occasional1 obs.

Araneus marmoreus

Marbled Orbweaver

Occasional1 obs.

Neoscona crucifera

Spotted Orbweaver

Rare1 obs.

Dolomedes tenebrosus

Rare1 obs.

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Melanoplus alabamae

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Winston County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Louisville

Importance: 0.28

15 species

+567% 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 Winston County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Winston County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Louisville

Importance: 0.28

15 species

+567% 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. Louisville

+567% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Very Common4 obs.

Lobelia puberula

purple dewdrop

Very Common3 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Very Common3 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common2 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Very Common2 obs.

Verrucosa arenata

orb weavers

Common2 obs.

Vicia caroliniana

Carolina vetch

Common2 obs.

Oxydendrum arboreum

sourwood

Common2 obs.

Arisaema quinatum

Common2 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

blue mistflower

Common2 obs.

Nycticeius humeralis

Evening Bat

Common2 obs.

Magicicada tredecassini

13-year cicada

Occasional2 obs.

Uvularia sessilifolia

Sessileleaf Bellwort

Occasional2 obs.

Hypoprepia fucosa

Painted Lichen Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Theatops posticus

Occasional1 obs.

Peucetia viridans

lynx spiders

Occasional1 obs.

Araneus marmoreus

Marbled Orbweaver

Occasional1 obs.

Neoscona crucifera

Spotted Orbweaver

Rare1 obs.

Dolomedes tenebrosus

Rare1 obs.

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Melanoplus alabamae

Rare1 obs.

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