Louisville

Ecosystem Overview

The Louisville ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 72 taxonomic genera. Located in Winston County, Mississippi, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Winston County, Louisville hosts 3% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 36 Winston County County natural areas, placing it in the 92th 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 36 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 36 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Winston County

+3% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Very Common3.35 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Very Common2 obs.

Vicia caroliniana

Carolina Vetch

Very Common1.67 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common1.65 obs.

Arisaema quinatum

Very Common1.41 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Common1.35 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common1.2 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

Catbrier

Common1.19 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Common1.04 obs.

Spinus tristis

American Goldfinch

Common1 obs.

Ctenopharyngodon idella

Grass Carp

Common1 obs.

Theatops posticus

Occasional1 obs.

Morella cerifera

Wax Myrtle

Occasional1 obs.

Pinus taeda

Loblolly Pine

Occasional1 obs.

Viola walteri

Walter'S Violet

Occasional1 obs.

Rhus glabra

Red Sumac

Occasional1 obs.

Plethodon mississippi

Mississippi Slimy Salamander

Occasional1 obs.

Elaeagnus pungens

Thorny Olive

Rare1 obs.

Vaccinium arboreum

Farkleberry

Rare1 obs.

Phoradendron leucarpum

Pacific Mistletoe

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+60%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Winston County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Winston County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

+3% vs. current

Ellison Ridge

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-4% vs. current

Noxapater

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7600% vs. current

Louisville

Importance: 0.60

27 species

+185% vs. current

Winston

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-4% vs. current

Betheden

Importance: 0.50

54 species

+43% vs. current

Evergreen

Importance: 0.50

34 species

+126% vs. current

Loakfoma

Importance: 0.50

31 species

+148% 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 Winston County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Very Common3.35 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Very Common2 obs.

Vicia caroliniana

Carolina Vetch

Very Common1.67 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common1.65 obs.

Arisaema quinatum

Very Common1.41 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Common1.35 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common1.2 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

Catbrier

Common1.19 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Common1.04 obs.

Spinus tristis

American Goldfinch

Common1 obs.

Ctenopharyngodon idella

Grass Carp

Common1 obs.

Theatops posticus

Occasional1 obs.

Morella cerifera

Wax Myrtle

Occasional1 obs.

Pinus taeda

Loblolly Pine

Occasional1 obs.

Viola walteri

Walter'S Violet

Occasional1 obs.

Rhus glabra

Red Sumac

Occasional1 obs.

Plethodon mississippi

Mississippi Slimy Salamander

Occasional1 obs.

Elaeagnus pungens

Thorny Olive

Rare1 obs.

Vaccinium arboreum

Farkleberry

Rare1 obs.

Phoradendron leucarpum

Pacific Mistletoe

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+60%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Winston County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Winston County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

+3% vs. current

Ellison Ridge

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-4% vs. current

Noxapater

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7600% vs. current

Louisville

Importance: 0.60

27 species

+185% vs. current

Winston

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-4% vs. current

Betheden

Importance: 0.50

54 species

+43% vs. current

Evergreen

Importance: 0.50

34 species

+126% vs. current

Loakfoma

Importance: 0.50

31 species

+148% 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 36 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 36 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Winston County

+3% species diversity