Quitman

Ecosystem Overview

The Quitman ecosystem supports 70 documented wildlife species across 66 taxonomic genera. Located in Clarke County, Mississippi, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Clarke County nearby has 5% more documented species, Quitman offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 76 Clarke 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 76 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 76 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Clarke County

-5% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 70 total documented species.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Very Common1.87 obs.

Sceloporus undulatus

Fence Lizard

Very Common1.17 obs.

Tripsacum dactyloides

Gama Grass

Very Common1 obs.

Vaccinium stamineum

Deerberry

Very Common0.92 obs.

Vicia grandiflora

Large Yellow Vetch

Very Common0.76 obs.

Illicium floridanum

Florida Anisetree

Common0.68 obs.

Geranium carolinianum

Carolina Geranium

Common0.6 obs.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Common0.6 obs.

Orontium aquaticum

Golden-Club

Common0.59 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Common0.58 obs.

Quercus laevis

Turkey Oak

Common0.58 obs.

Cartrema americana

Devilwood

Occasional0.58 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Occasional0.58 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green Anole

Occasional0.58 obs.

Quercus stellata

Iron Oak

Occasional0.57 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

Asian Clam

Occasional0.56 obs.

Myriophyllum aquaticum

Parrot Feather Watermilfoil

Occasional0.56 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Rare0.54 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

Yaupon Holly

Rare0.53 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Rare0.51 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+289%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clarke County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Clarke County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-5% vs. current

Shubuta

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+438% vs. current

Pachuta

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+1300% vs. current

Stonewall

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3400% vs. current

Enterprise

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3400% vs. current

Clarkco State Park

in Quitman

Importance: 0.60

18 species

+289% vs. current

Clarke County Airport

Importance: 0.50

14 species

+400% vs. current

Shubuta

Importance: 0.50

13 species

+438% 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 Clarke County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+289%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clarke County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Clarke County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-5% vs. current

Shubuta

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+438% vs. current

Pachuta

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+1300% vs. current

Stonewall

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3400% vs. current

Enterprise

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3400% vs. current

Clarkco State Park

in Quitman

Importance: 0.60

18 species

+289% vs. current

Clarke County Airport

Importance: 0.50

14 species

+400% vs. current

Shubuta

Importance: 0.50

13 species

+438% 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 76 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 76 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Clarke County

-5% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 70 total documented species.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Very Common1.87 obs.

Sceloporus undulatus

Fence Lizard

Very Common1.17 obs.

Tripsacum dactyloides

Gama Grass

Very Common1 obs.

Vaccinium stamineum

Deerberry

Very Common0.92 obs.

Vicia grandiflora

Large Yellow Vetch

Very Common0.76 obs.

Illicium floridanum

Florida Anisetree

Common0.68 obs.

Geranium carolinianum

Carolina Geranium

Common0.6 obs.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Common0.6 obs.

Orontium aquaticum

Golden-Club

Common0.59 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Common0.58 obs.

Quercus laevis

Turkey Oak

Common0.58 obs.

Cartrema americana

Devilwood

Occasional0.58 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Occasional0.58 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green Anole

Occasional0.58 obs.

Quercus stellata

Iron Oak

Occasional0.57 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

Asian Clam

Occasional0.56 obs.

Myriophyllum aquaticum

Parrot Feather Watermilfoil

Occasional0.56 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Rare0.54 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

Yaupon Holly

Rare0.53 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Rare0.51 obs.

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