Columbus

Ecosystem Overview

The Columbus ecosystem supports 75 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in Lowndes County, Mississippi, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 100 Lowndes County County natural areas, placing it in the 96th 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

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 100 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Lowndes County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common5.4 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Very Common5.36 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common2.55 obs.

Packera glabella

Yellowtop

Very Common1.9 obs.

Morus rubra

Red Mulberry

Very Common1.41 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Bead Fern

Common1.33 obs.

Houstonia pusilla

Common1.32 obs.

Jacquemontia tamnifolia

Hairy Clustervine

Common1.11 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese Privet

Common1.09 obs.

Acer negundo

Boxelder

Common1.05 obs.

Ilex opaca

White Holly

Common1.03 obs.

Amanita farinosa

Occasional1 obs.

Sambucus canadensis

White Elder

Occasional1 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Occasional1 obs.

Boehmeria cylindrica

Bog-Hemp

Occasional1 obs.

Stereum complicatum

Crowded Parchment

Occasional1 obs.

Amblyomma americanum

Lone Star Tick

Occasional1 obs.

Phoradendron leucarpum

Pacific Mistletoe

Rare1 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Rare1 obs.

Lysimachia nummularia

Moneywort

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+70%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lowndes County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Lowndes County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

0% vs. current

Columbus Air Force Base

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-6% vs. current

Columbus Afb

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-6% vs. current

Black Prairie Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-6% vs. current

Columbus

Importance: 0.70

27 species

+178% vs. current

Crawford

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+2400% vs. current

Artesia

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3650% vs. current

Caledonia

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3650% 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 Lowndes County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+70%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lowndes County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Lowndes County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

0% vs. current

Columbus Air Force Base

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-6% vs. current

Columbus Afb

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-6% vs. current

Black Prairie Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-6% vs. current

Columbus

Importance: 0.70

27 species

+178% vs. current

Crawford

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+2400% vs. current

Artesia

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3650% vs. current

Caledonia

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3650% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common5.4 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Very Common5.36 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common2.55 obs.

Packera glabella

Yellowtop

Very Common1.9 obs.

Morus rubra

Red Mulberry

Very Common1.41 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Bead Fern

Common1.33 obs.

Houstonia pusilla

Common1.32 obs.

Jacquemontia tamnifolia

Hairy Clustervine

Common1.11 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese Privet

Common1.09 obs.

Acer negundo

Boxelder

Common1.05 obs.

Ilex opaca

White Holly

Common1.03 obs.

Amanita farinosa

Occasional1 obs.

Sambucus canadensis

White Elder

Occasional1 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Occasional1 obs.

Boehmeria cylindrica

Bog-Hemp

Occasional1 obs.

Stereum complicatum

Crowded Parchment

Occasional1 obs.

Amblyomma americanum

Lone Star Tick

Occasional1 obs.

Phoradendron leucarpum

Pacific Mistletoe

Rare1 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Rare1 obs.

Lysimachia nummularia

Moneywort

Rare1 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

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 100 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Lowndes County

0% species diversity