Meadville

Ecosystem Overview

The Meadville ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Franklin County, Mississippi, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Franklin County nearby has 87% more documented species, Meadville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #14 for species diversity among 34 Franklin County County natural areas, placing it in the 59th 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

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 34 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 34 locations

59th percentile for diversity

vs. Franklin County

-87% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Ligustrum lucidum

Glossy Privet

Very Common0.65 obs.

Gelsemium sempervirens

Carolina-Jasmine

Very Common0.64 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Very Common0.64 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

Crowpoison

Very Common0.64 obs.

Viola rafinesquei

Johnny-Jump-Up

Very Common0.64 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

Yaupon Holly

Common0.63 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Gator

Common0.07 obs.

Dichanthelium clandestinum

Deertongue

Common0.07 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Common0.03 obs.

Magnolia macrophylla

Big-Leaf Magnolia

Common0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-80%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Franklin County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Franklin County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-87% vs. current

Bude

Importance: 0.70

10 species

0% vs. current

Roxie

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+900% vs. current

Suffolk

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-87% vs. current

Freewoods

Importance: 0.50

66 species

-85% vs. current

Flat Rock

Importance: 0.50

62 species

-84% vs. current

Franklin

Importance: 0.50

52 species

-81% vs. current

Knoxville

Importance: 0.50

49 species

-80% 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 Franklin County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-80%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Franklin County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Franklin County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-87% vs. current

Bude

Importance: 0.70

10 species

0% vs. current

Roxie

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+900% vs. current

Suffolk

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-87% vs. current

Freewoods

Importance: 0.50

66 species

-85% vs. current

Flat Rock

Importance: 0.50

62 species

-84% vs. current

Franklin

Importance: 0.50

52 species

-81% vs. current

Knoxville

Importance: 0.50

49 species

-80% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Ligustrum lucidum

Glossy Privet

Very Common0.65 obs.

Gelsemium sempervirens

Carolina-Jasmine

Very Common0.64 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Very Common0.64 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

Crowpoison

Very Common0.64 obs.

Viola rafinesquei

Johnny-Jump-Up

Very Common0.64 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

Yaupon Holly

Common0.63 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Gator

Common0.07 obs.

Dichanthelium clandestinum

Deertongue

Common0.07 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Common0.03 obs.

Magnolia macrophylla

Big-Leaf Magnolia

Common0.02 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

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 34 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 34 locations

59th percentile for diversity

vs. Franklin County

-87% species diversity