Vicksburg

Ecosystem Overview

The Vicksburg ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in Warren County, Mississippi, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Warren County nearby has 4% more documented species, Vicksburg offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 100 Warren County County natural areas, placing it in the 97th 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 100 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Warren County

-4% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Magnolia grandiflora

Bull-Bay

Very Common5 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk Spurge

Very Common3 obs.

Pinus taeda

Loblolly Pine

Very Common2 obs.

Megacopta cribraria

Bean Plataspid

Very Common2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Very Common2 obs.

Lycoris radiata

Red Spider Lily

Common2 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Common2 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common2 obs.

Pteris multifida

Spider Brake

Common1.97 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Common1.83 obs.

Symphyotrichum drummondii

Drummond'S Aster

Common1.81 obs.

Cirsium horridulum

Bull Thistle

Occasional1.25 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Occasional1.01 obs.

Euphoria fulgida

Emerald Euphoria

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Lygodium japonicum

Japanese Climbing Fern

Occasional1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Nekemias arborea

Peppervine

Rare1 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Wingstem

Rare1 obs.

Camponotus pennsylvanicus

Carpenter Ant

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+38%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Warren County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Warren County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-4% vs. current

Vicksburg

Importance: 0.60

51 species

+51% vs. current

Vicksburg Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.60

17 species

+353% vs. current

Bazinsky Park

Importance: 0.50

68 species

+13% vs. current

Erdc Dod Supercomputing Resource Center

Importance: 0.50

67 species

+15% vs. current

Jonestown

Importance: 0.50

64 species

+20% vs. current

Jetts

Importance: 0.50

53 species

+45% vs. current

Uptown Vicksburg Historic District

Importance: 0.50

51 species

+51% 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 Warren County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Magnolia grandiflora

Bull-Bay

Very Common5 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk Spurge

Very Common3 obs.

Pinus taeda

Loblolly Pine

Very Common2 obs.

Megacopta cribraria

Bean Plataspid

Very Common2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Very Common2 obs.

Lycoris radiata

Red Spider Lily

Common2 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Common2 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common2 obs.

Pteris multifida

Spider Brake

Common1.97 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Common1.83 obs.

Symphyotrichum drummondii

Drummond'S Aster

Common1.81 obs.

Cirsium horridulum

Bull Thistle

Occasional1.25 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Occasional1.01 obs.

Euphoria fulgida

Emerald Euphoria

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Lygodium japonicum

Japanese Climbing Fern

Occasional1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Nekemias arborea

Peppervine

Rare1 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Wingstem

Rare1 obs.

Camponotus pennsylvanicus

Carpenter Ant

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+38%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Warren County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Warren County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-4% vs. current

Vicksburg

Importance: 0.60

51 species

+51% vs. current

Vicksburg Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.60

17 species

+353% vs. current

Bazinsky Park

Importance: 0.50

68 species

+13% vs. current

Erdc Dod Supercomputing Resource Center

Importance: 0.50

67 species

+15% vs. current

Jonestown

Importance: 0.50

64 species

+20% vs. current

Jetts

Importance: 0.50

53 species

+45% vs. current

Uptown Vicksburg Historic District

Importance: 0.50

51 species

+51% vs. current

About This Comparison

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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 100 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Warren County

-4% species diversity