Kosciusko

Ecosystem Overview

The Kosciusko ecosystem supports 65 documented wildlife species across 59 taxonomic genera. Located in Attala County, Mississippi, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Attala County nearby has 13% more documented species, Kosciusko offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 58 Attala County County natural areas, placing it in the 95th 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 58 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common19 species

Occasional20 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 58 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Attala County

-13% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 65 total documented species.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Very Common0.98 obs.

Calycanthus floridus

Spicebush

Very Common0.73 obs.

Lactuca floridana

Wild Lettuce

Very Common0.73 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Redroot

Very Common0.64 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Very Common0.63 obs.

Hymenocallis occidentalis

Common0.59 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Common0.53 obs.

Vicia grandiflora

Large Yellow Vetch

Common0.53 obs.

Cirsium horridulum

Bull Thistle

Common0.53 obs.

Trifolium incarnatum

Crimson Clover

Common0.53 obs.

Amphion floridensis

Nessus Sphinx

Common0.5 obs.

Toxicodendron vernix

Poison-Ash

Occasional0.44 obs.

Lyonia ligustrina

Maleberry

Occasional0.44 obs.

Viburnum nudum

Possumhaw

Occasional0.44 obs.

Platanthera clavellata

Club-Spur Orchid

Occasional0.44 obs.

Smilax laurifolia

Bamboovine

Occasional0.44 obs.

Saururus cernuus

Lizard'S Tail

Occasional0.4 obs.

Asclepias amplexicaulis

Sand Milkweed

Rare0.4 obs.

Carex lupulina

Hop Sedge

Rare0.38 obs.

Nyssa sylvatica

Tupelo

Rare0.37 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+132%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Attala County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Attala County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-13% vs. current

Yockanookany Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-19% vs. current

Ethel

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+983% vs. current

Kosciusko

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+6400% vs. current

Multona Springs

Importance: 0.50

24 species

+171% vs. current

Liberty Chapel

Importance: 0.50

23 species

+183% vs. current

Dodds

Importance: 0.50

7 species

+829% vs. current

Knox

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+983% 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 Attala County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+132%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Attala County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Attala County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-13% vs. current

Yockanookany Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-19% vs. current

Ethel

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+983% vs. current

Kosciusko

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+6400% vs. current

Multona Springs

Importance: 0.50

24 species

+171% vs. current

Liberty Chapel

Importance: 0.50

23 species

+183% vs. current

Dodds

Importance: 0.50

7 species

+829% vs. current

Knox

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+983% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 65 total documented species.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Very Common0.98 obs.

Calycanthus floridus

Spicebush

Very Common0.73 obs.

Lactuca floridana

Wild Lettuce

Very Common0.73 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Redroot

Very Common0.64 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Very Common0.63 obs.

Hymenocallis occidentalis

Common0.59 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Common0.53 obs.

Vicia grandiflora

Large Yellow Vetch

Common0.53 obs.

Cirsium horridulum

Bull Thistle

Common0.53 obs.

Trifolium incarnatum

Crimson Clover

Common0.53 obs.

Amphion floridensis

Nessus Sphinx

Common0.5 obs.

Toxicodendron vernix

Poison-Ash

Occasional0.44 obs.

Lyonia ligustrina

Maleberry

Occasional0.44 obs.

Viburnum nudum

Possumhaw

Occasional0.44 obs.

Platanthera clavellata

Club-Spur Orchid

Occasional0.44 obs.

Smilax laurifolia

Bamboovine

Occasional0.44 obs.

Saururus cernuus

Lizard'S Tail

Occasional0.4 obs.

Asclepias amplexicaulis

Sand Milkweed

Rare0.4 obs.

Carex lupulina

Hop Sedge

Rare0.38 obs.

Nyssa sylvatica

Tupelo

Rare0.37 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 58 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common19 species

Occasional20 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 58 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Attala County

-13% species diversity