Carthage

Ecosystem Overview

The Carthage ecosystem supports 47 documented wildlife species across 44 taxonomic genera. Located in Leake County, Mississippi, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Leake County nearby has 37% more documented species, Carthage offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 47 Leake County County natural areas, placing it in the 94th 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 47 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common14 species

Occasional14 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 47 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Leake County

-37% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 47 total documented species.

Trifolium resupinatum

Persian Clover

Very Common1 obs.

Croton capitatus

Hogwort

Very Common0.74 obs.

Kummerowia striata

Japanese Clover

Very Common0.73 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common0.67 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.36 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Common0.24 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Common0.21 obs.

Viburnum prunifolium

Blackhaw

Common0.18 obs.

Styrax grandifolius

Big-Leaf Snowbell

Common0.18 obs.

Melanthera nivea

Common0.18 obs.

Arundinaria gigantea

Giant Cane

Common0.17 obs.

Mikania cordifolia

Occasional0.17 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

Tufted Titmouse

Occasional0.17 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional0.17 obs.

Pinus glabra

Poor Pine

Occasional0.17 obs.

Ipomoea quamoclit

Star-Glory

Occasional0.15 obs.

Lactuca floridana

Wild Lettuce

Occasional0.14 obs.

Calycanthus floridus

Spicebush

Rare0.14 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Red Henbit

Rare0.13 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Rare0.12 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+161%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Leake County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Leake County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-37% vs. current

Redwater

Importance: 0.70

53 species

-11% vs. current

Lena

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+2250% vs. current

Carthage

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+4600% vs. current

Saint Ann

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+683% vs. current

Goshen

Importance: 0.50

3 species

+1467% vs. current

Carthage-leake County Airport

Importance: 0.50

3 species

+1467% vs. current

Thomastown

Importance: 0.50

3 species

+1467% 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 Leake County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+161%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Leake County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Leake County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-37% vs. current

Redwater

Importance: 0.70

53 species

-11% vs. current

Lena

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+2250% vs. current

Carthage

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+4600% vs. current

Saint Ann

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+683% vs. current

Goshen

Importance: 0.50

3 species

+1467% vs. current

Carthage-leake County Airport

Importance: 0.50

3 species

+1467% vs. current

Thomastown

Importance: 0.50

3 species

+1467% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 47 total documented species.

Trifolium resupinatum

Persian Clover

Very Common1 obs.

Croton capitatus

Hogwort

Very Common0.74 obs.

Kummerowia striata

Japanese Clover

Very Common0.73 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common0.67 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.36 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Common0.24 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Common0.21 obs.

Viburnum prunifolium

Blackhaw

Common0.18 obs.

Styrax grandifolius

Big-Leaf Snowbell

Common0.18 obs.

Melanthera nivea

Common0.18 obs.

Arundinaria gigantea

Giant Cane

Common0.17 obs.

Mikania cordifolia

Occasional0.17 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

Tufted Titmouse

Occasional0.17 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional0.17 obs.

Pinus glabra

Poor Pine

Occasional0.17 obs.

Ipomoea quamoclit

Star-Glory

Occasional0.15 obs.

Lactuca floridana

Wild Lettuce

Occasional0.14 obs.

Calycanthus floridus

Spicebush

Rare0.14 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Red Henbit

Rare0.13 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Rare0.12 obs.

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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 47 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common14 species

Occasional14 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 47 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Leake County

-37% species diversity