Port Gibson

Ecosystem Overview

The Port Gibson ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in Claiborne County, Mississippi, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Claiborne County nearby has 81% more documented species, Port Gibson offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #13 for species diversity among 36 Claiborne County County natural areas, placing it in the 64th 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 36 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 36 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Claiborne County

-81% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Desarmillaria caespitosa

Very Common1.51 obs.

Pueraria montana

Kudzu

Very Common0.76 obs.

Lamium hybridum

Northern Dead-Nettle

Very Common0.76 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Very Common0.76 obs.

Geranium carolinianum

Carolina Geranium

Very Common0.76 obs.

Modiola caroliniana

Carolina Bristlemallow

Common0.75 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common0.26 obs.

Phyllotopsis nidulans

Orange Mock Oyster

Common0.26 obs.

Arisaema dracontium

Dragonroot

Common0.26 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Common0.26 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Common0.26 obs.

Ilex opaca

White Holly

Occasional0.25 obs.

Euonymus americanus

Bursting-Heart

Occasional0.25 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Occasional0.15 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-53%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Claiborne County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Claiborne County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-81% vs. current

Rocky Springs

Importance: 0.50

38 species

-63% vs. current

Rocky Springs Campground, Milepost 54.8

Importance: 0.50

38 species

-63% vs. current

Humphreys

Importance: 0.50

32 species

-56% vs. current

Oaklawn

Importance: 0.50

14 species

0% vs. current

Port Gibson

Importance: 0.50

14 species

0% vs. current

Addison High School

Importance: 0.50

14 species

0% vs. current

Green Meadow

Importance: 0.50

14 species

0% 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 Claiborne County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-53%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Claiborne County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Claiborne County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-81% vs. current

Rocky Springs

Importance: 0.50

38 species

-63% vs. current

Rocky Springs Campground, Milepost 54.8

Importance: 0.50

38 species

-63% vs. current

Humphreys

Importance: 0.50

32 species

-56% vs. current

Oaklawn

Importance: 0.50

14 species

0% vs. current

Port Gibson

Importance: 0.50

14 species

0% vs. current

Addison High School

Importance: 0.50

14 species

0% vs. current

Green Meadow

Importance: 0.50

14 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Desarmillaria caespitosa

Very Common1.51 obs.

Pueraria montana

Kudzu

Very Common0.76 obs.

Lamium hybridum

Northern Dead-Nettle

Very Common0.76 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Very Common0.76 obs.

Geranium carolinianum

Carolina Geranium

Very Common0.76 obs.

Modiola caroliniana

Carolina Bristlemallow

Common0.75 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common0.26 obs.

Phyllotopsis nidulans

Orange Mock Oyster

Common0.26 obs.

Arisaema dracontium

Dragonroot

Common0.26 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Common0.26 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Common0.26 obs.

Ilex opaca

White Holly

Occasional0.25 obs.

Euonymus americanus

Bursting-Heart

Occasional0.25 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Occasional0.15 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 36 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 36 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Claiborne County

-81% species diversity