Mound Bayou

Ecosystem Overview

The Mound Bayou ecosystem supports 9 documented wildlife species across 9 taxonomic genera. Located in Bolivar County, Mississippi, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Bolivar County nearby has 88% more documented species, Mound Bayou offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

vs. Bolivar County

-88% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.

Apis mellifera

Honeybee

Very Common0.9 obs.

Coreopsis tinctoria

Tickseed

Very Common0.46 obs.

Mollugo verticillata

Carpetweed

Very Common0.45 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common0.45 obs.

Alternanthera philoxeroides

Alligatorweed

Very Common0.45 obs.

Melissodes communis

Common0.45 obs.

Oenothera laciniata

Cutleaf Eveningprimrose

Common0.32 obs.

Symphyotrichum divaricatum

Common0.2 obs.

Ipomoea pandurata

Indian Potato

Common0.08 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-71%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bolivar County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Bolivar County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-88% vs. current

Cleveland

Importance: 0.70

61 species

-85% vs. current

Rosedale

Importance: 0.70

57 species

-84% vs. current

Renova

Importance: 0.70

15 species

-40% vs. current

Boyle

Importance: 0.70

15 species

-40% vs. current

Merigold

Importance: 0.70

9 species

0% vs. current

Shaw

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+50% vs. current

Winstonville

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+50% 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 Bolivar County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.

Apis mellifera

Honeybee

Very Common0.9 obs.

Coreopsis tinctoria

Tickseed

Very Common0.46 obs.

Mollugo verticillata

Carpetweed

Very Common0.45 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common0.45 obs.

Alternanthera philoxeroides

Alligatorweed

Very Common0.45 obs.

Melissodes communis

Common0.45 obs.

Oenothera laciniata

Cutleaf Eveningprimrose

Common0.32 obs.

Symphyotrichum divaricatum

Common0.2 obs.

Ipomoea pandurata

Indian Potato

Common0.08 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-71%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bolivar County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Bolivar County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-88% vs. current

Cleveland

Importance: 0.70

61 species

-85% vs. current

Rosedale

Importance: 0.70

57 species

-84% vs. current

Renova

Importance: 0.70

15 species

-40% vs. current

Boyle

Importance: 0.70

15 species

-40% vs. current

Merigold

Importance: 0.70

9 species

0% vs. current

Shaw

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+50% vs. current

Winstonville

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+50% 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

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

vs. Bolivar County

-88% species diversity