Prentiss

Ecosystem Overview

The Prentiss ecosystem supports 40 documented wildlife species across 37 taxonomic genera. Located in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Jefferson Davis County nearby has 49% more documented species, Prentiss offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #76 for species diversity among 100 Jefferson Davis County County natural areas, placing it in the 24th 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

#76

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#76 of 100 locations

24th percentile for diversity

vs. Jefferson Davis County

-49% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 40 total documented species.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Very Common1.14 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common1 obs.

Phyllanthus tenellus

Mascarene Island Leaf-Flower

Very Common1 obs.

Hydrangea quercifolia

Oakleaf Hydrangea

Very Common0.64 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.64 obs.

Trifolium dubium

Suckling Clover

Common0.63 obs.

Lygodium japonicum

Japanese Climbing Fern

Common0.28 obs.

Magnolia grandiflora

Bull-Bay

Common0.28 obs.

Quercus alba

Stave Oak

Common0.25 obs.

Polistes metricus

Metric Paper Wasp

Common0.16 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Common0.15 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Occasional0.15 obs.

Oxalis articulata

Pink Oxalis

Occasional0.15 obs.

Leiobunum vittatum

Eastern Harvestman

Occasional0.15 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Occasional0.15 obs.

Stereum lobatum

Occasional0.15 obs.

Trypoxylon politum

Organ-Pipe Mud-Dauber Wasp

Occasional0.15 obs.

Hedera helix

Ivy

Rare0.15 obs.

Cirsium horridulum

Bull Thistle

Rare0.15 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

Ebony Spleenwort

Rare0.15 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+122%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Jefferson Davis County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Jefferson Davis County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-49% vs. current

Bassfield

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+3900% vs. current

Prentiss-jefferson Davis County Airport

Importance: 0.50

31 species

+29% vs. current

Prentiss

Importance: 0.50

9 species

+344% vs. current

Carson

Importance: 0.50

9 species

+344% vs. current

Whitesand

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+700% vs. current

Prentiss Country Club

in Prentiss

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+700% vs. current

Terrell

Importance: 0.50

3 species

+1233% 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 Jefferson Davis County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+122%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Jefferson Davis County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Jefferson Davis County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-49% vs. current

Bassfield

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+3900% vs. current

Prentiss-jefferson Davis County Airport

Importance: 0.50

31 species

+29% vs. current

Prentiss

Importance: 0.50

9 species

+344% vs. current

Carson

Importance: 0.50

9 species

+344% vs. current

Whitesand

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+700% vs. current

Prentiss Country Club

in Prentiss

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+700% vs. current

Terrell

Importance: 0.50

3 species

+1233% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 40 total documented species.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Very Common1.14 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common1 obs.

Phyllanthus tenellus

Mascarene Island Leaf-Flower

Very Common1 obs.

Hydrangea quercifolia

Oakleaf Hydrangea

Very Common0.64 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.64 obs.

Trifolium dubium

Suckling Clover

Common0.63 obs.

Lygodium japonicum

Japanese Climbing Fern

Common0.28 obs.

Magnolia grandiflora

Bull-Bay

Common0.28 obs.

Quercus alba

Stave Oak

Common0.25 obs.

Polistes metricus

Metric Paper Wasp

Common0.16 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Common0.15 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Occasional0.15 obs.

Oxalis articulata

Pink Oxalis

Occasional0.15 obs.

Leiobunum vittatum

Eastern Harvestman

Occasional0.15 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Occasional0.15 obs.

Stereum lobatum

Occasional0.15 obs.

Trypoxylon politum

Organ-Pipe Mud-Dauber Wasp

Occasional0.15 obs.

Hedera helix

Ivy

Rare0.15 obs.

Cirsium horridulum

Bull Thistle

Rare0.15 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

Ebony Spleenwort

Rare0.15 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

#76

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#76 of 100 locations

24th percentile for diversity

vs. Jefferson Davis County

-49% species diversity