Laurel

Ecosystem Overview

The Laurel ecosystem supports 29 documented wildlife species across 27 taxonomic genera. Located in Jones County, Mississippi, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Jones County nearby has 71% more documented species, Laurel offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 Jones County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Jones County

-71% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 29 total documented species.

Oxalis articulata

Pink Oxalis

Very Common2 obs.

Demodex canis

Very Common1 obs.

Flavoparmelia caperata

Common Greenshield Lichen

Very Common1 obs.

Quercus virginiana

Southern Live Oak

Very Common1 obs.

Quercus falcata

Southern Red Oak

Very Common1 obs.

Oxalis debilis

Pink woodsorrel

Common1 obs.

Stachys floridana

Florida betony

Common1 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Common1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Common1 obs.

Elaeagnus pungens

Thorny olive

Common1 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese tallow

Common1 obs.

Lactuca canadensis

Devil'S Weed

Occasional1 obs.

Euonymus fortunei

Winter creeper

Occasional1 obs.

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Occasional1 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese privet

Occasional1 obs.

Chionanthus virginicus

Fringetree

Occasional1 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Occasional1 obs.

Symphyotrichum divaricatum

Rare1 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Rare1 obs.

Camponotus pennsylvanicus

Carpenter Ant

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-71%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Jones County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Jones County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-71% 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 Jones County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-71%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Jones County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Jones County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-71% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Jones County

-71% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 29 total documented species.

Oxalis articulata

Pink Oxalis

Very Common2 obs.

Demodex canis

Very Common1 obs.

Flavoparmelia caperata

Common Greenshield Lichen

Very Common1 obs.

Quercus virginiana

Southern Live Oak

Very Common1 obs.

Quercus falcata

Southern Red Oak

Very Common1 obs.

Oxalis debilis

Pink woodsorrel

Common1 obs.

Stachys floridana

Florida betony

Common1 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Common1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Common1 obs.

Elaeagnus pungens

Thorny olive

Common1 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese tallow

Common1 obs.

Lactuca canadensis

Devil'S Weed

Occasional1 obs.

Euonymus fortunei

Winter creeper

Occasional1 obs.

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Occasional1 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese privet

Occasional1 obs.

Chionanthus virginicus

Fringetree

Occasional1 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Occasional1 obs.

Symphyotrichum divaricatum

Rare1 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Rare1 obs.

Camponotus pennsylvanicus

Carpenter Ant

Rare1 obs.

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