Clarkco State Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Clarkco State Park ecosystem supports 18 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in Clarke County, Mississippi, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Clarke County nearby has 76% more documented species, Clarkco State Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #18 for species diversity among 76 Clarke County County natural areas, placing it in the 76th 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

#18

Regional Rank

Out of 76 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#18 of 76 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Clarke County

-76% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Very Common3 obs.

Sceloporus undulatus

Fence Lizard

Very Common2 obs.

Quercus stellata

Iron Oak

Very Common1 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Very Common1 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

Asian Clam

Very Common1 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Common1 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

Yaupon Holly

Common1 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Common1 obs.

Illicium floridanum

Florida Anisetree

Common1 obs.

Quercus laevis

Turkey Oak

Common1 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green Anole

Common1 obs.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Occasional1 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Occasional1 obs.

Cartrema americana

Devilwood

Occasional1 obs.

Myriophyllum aquaticum

Parrot Feather Watermilfoil

Occasional1 obs.

Orontium aquaticum

Golden-Club

Occasional0.98 obs.

Geranium carolinianum

Carolina Geranium

Occasional0.61 obs.

Vicia grandiflora

Large Yellow Vetch

Rare0.21 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clarke County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Clarke County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-76% vs. current

Quitman

Importance: 0.70

70 species

-74% vs. current

Shubuta

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+38% vs. current

Pachuta

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+260% vs. current

Stonewall

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+800% vs. current

Enterprise

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+800% vs. current

Clarke County Airport

Importance: 0.50

14 species

+29% vs. current

Shubuta

Importance: 0.50

13 species

+38% 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 Clarke County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clarke County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Clarke County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-76% vs. current

Quitman

Importance: 0.70

70 species

-74% vs. current

Shubuta

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+38% vs. current

Pachuta

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+260% vs. current

Stonewall

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+800% vs. current

Enterprise

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+800% vs. current

Clarke County Airport

Importance: 0.50

14 species

+29% vs. current

Shubuta

Importance: 0.50

13 species

+38% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Very Common3 obs.

Sceloporus undulatus

Fence Lizard

Very Common2 obs.

Quercus stellata

Iron Oak

Very Common1 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Very Common1 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

Asian Clam

Very Common1 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Common1 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

Yaupon Holly

Common1 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Common1 obs.

Illicium floridanum

Florida Anisetree

Common1 obs.

Quercus laevis

Turkey Oak

Common1 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green Anole

Common1 obs.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Occasional1 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Occasional1 obs.

Cartrema americana

Devilwood

Occasional1 obs.

Myriophyllum aquaticum

Parrot Feather Watermilfoil

Occasional1 obs.

Orontium aquaticum

Golden-Club

Occasional0.98 obs.

Geranium carolinianum

Carolina Geranium

Occasional0.61 obs.

Vicia grandiflora

Large Yellow Vetch

Rare0.21 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

#18

Regional Rank

Out of 76 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#18 of 76 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Clarke County

-76% species diversity