Natchez

Ecosystem Overview

The Natchez ecosystem supports 83 documented wildlife species across 79 taxonomic genera. Located in Adams County, Mississippi, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Adams County nearby has 17% more documented species, Natchez offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 Adams County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common25 species

Occasional25 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Adams County

-17% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 83 total documented species.

Broussonetia papyrifera

Paper mulberry

Very Common5 obs.

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Very Common4 obs.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Black locust

Very Common3 obs.

Tropidosteptes quercicola

Very Common2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common2 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Common2 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Common2 obs.

Zelus longipes

Milkweed Assassin Bug

Common2 obs.

Lycoris radiata

Red spider lily

Common2 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

white evening-primrose

Common2 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common2 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional2 obs.

Trifolium incarnatum

Carnation Clover

Occasional2 obs.

Megacopta cribraria

Occasional2 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Occasional2 obs.

Desarmillaria caespitosa

Occasional2 obs.

Torilis arvensis

Spreading hedgeparsley

Occasional2 obs.

Polistes carolina

Rare1 obs.

Calopteron terminale

Rare1 obs.

Chilocorus stigma

Twicestabbed Lady Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-17%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Adams County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Adams County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-17% 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 Adams County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-17%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Adams County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Adams County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-17% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common25 species

Occasional25 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Adams County

-17% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 83 total documented species.

Broussonetia papyrifera

Paper mulberry

Very Common5 obs.

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Very Common4 obs.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Black locust

Very Common3 obs.

Tropidosteptes quercicola

Very Common2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common2 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Common2 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Common2 obs.

Zelus longipes

Milkweed Assassin Bug

Common2 obs.

Lycoris radiata

Red spider lily

Common2 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

white evening-primrose

Common2 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common2 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional2 obs.

Trifolium incarnatum

Carnation Clover

Occasional2 obs.

Megacopta cribraria

Occasional2 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Occasional2 obs.

Desarmillaria caespitosa

Occasional2 obs.

Torilis arvensis

Spreading hedgeparsley

Occasional2 obs.

Polistes carolina

Rare1 obs.

Calopteron terminale

Rare1 obs.

Chilocorus stigma

Twicestabbed Lady Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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