Grenada

Ecosystem Overview

The Grenada ecosystem supports 45 documented wildlife species across 42 taxonomic genera. Located in Grenada County, Mississippi, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Grenada County nearby has 42% more documented species, Grenada offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 98 Grenada County County natural areas, placing it in the 98th 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 98 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common13 species

Occasional14 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 98 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Grenada County

-42% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 45 total documented species.

Amphicarpaea bracteata

Hog Peanut

Very Common2 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Very Common1.38 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common1 obs.

Eupatorium capillifolium

Dogfennel

Very Common1 obs.

Asclepias variegata

White Milkweed

Very Common1 obs.

Clematis terniflora

Autumn Clematis

Common1 obs.

Clathrus columnatus

Common1 obs.

Erigeron bonariensis

Argentine Fleabane

Common1 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Common1 obs.

Paspalum dilatatum

Dallisgrass

Common1 obs.

Candelaria fibrosa

Fringed Candleflame Lichen

Common1 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Occasional0.9 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Occasional0.82 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Occasional0.73 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

Burnweed

Occasional0.43 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Occasional0.43 obs.

Hydrangea quercifolia

Oakleaf Hydrangea

Occasional0.39 obs.

Megachile sculpturalis

Sculptured Resin Bee

Rare0.33 obs.

Trypoxylon politum

Organ-Pipe Mud-Dauber Wasp

Rare0.33 obs.

Nekemias arborea

Peppervine

Rare0.33 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+181%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Grenada County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Grenada County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-42% vs. current

Lee Tartt Nature Preserve

in Grenada

Importance: 0.60

10 species

+350% vs. current

Grenada

Importance: 0.60

9 species

+400% vs. current

Grenada Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.60

6 species

+650% vs. current

Hugh White State Park

in Grenada

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+2150% vs. current

Perry Creek Golf & Racquet Club

in Grenada

Importance: 0.50

9 species

+400% vs. current

Tie Plant

Importance: 0.50

8 species

+463% vs. current

Grenada Lake Park

Importance: 0.50

8 species

+463% 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 Grenada County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+181%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Grenada County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Grenada County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-42% vs. current

Lee Tartt Nature Preserve

in Grenada

Importance: 0.60

10 species

+350% vs. current

Grenada

Importance: 0.60

9 species

+400% vs. current

Grenada Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.60

6 species

+650% vs. current

Hugh White State Park

in Grenada

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+2150% vs. current

Perry Creek Golf & Racquet Club

in Grenada

Importance: 0.50

9 species

+400% vs. current

Tie Plant

Importance: 0.50

8 species

+463% vs. current

Grenada Lake Park

Importance: 0.50

8 species

+463% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 45 total documented species.

Amphicarpaea bracteata

Hog Peanut

Very Common2 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Very Common1.38 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common1 obs.

Eupatorium capillifolium

Dogfennel

Very Common1 obs.

Asclepias variegata

White Milkweed

Very Common1 obs.

Clematis terniflora

Autumn Clematis

Common1 obs.

Clathrus columnatus

Common1 obs.

Erigeron bonariensis

Argentine Fleabane

Common1 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Common1 obs.

Paspalum dilatatum

Dallisgrass

Common1 obs.

Candelaria fibrosa

Fringed Candleflame Lichen

Common1 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Occasional0.9 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Occasional0.82 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Occasional0.73 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

Burnweed

Occasional0.43 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Occasional0.43 obs.

Hydrangea quercifolia

Oakleaf Hydrangea

Occasional0.39 obs.

Megachile sculpturalis

Sculptured Resin Bee

Rare0.33 obs.

Trypoxylon politum

Organ-Pipe Mud-Dauber Wasp

Rare0.33 obs.

Nekemias arborea

Peppervine

Rare0.33 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 98 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common13 species

Occasional14 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 98 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Grenada County

-42% species diversity