Biloxi

Ecosystem Overview

The Biloxi ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Mississippi, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 169 Mississippi natural areas, placing it in the 95th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 169 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 169 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Mississippi

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common18 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Very Common15 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Very Common12 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common11 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Very Common10 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Common8 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Common8 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Common7 obs.

Bidens alba

Common7 obs.

Solidago mexicana

Common6 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

yaupon

Common6 obs.

Sesbania drummondii

poison-bean

Occasional6 obs.

Arenaria interpres

ruddy turnstone

Occasional6 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Occasional6 obs.

Podiceps auritus

horned grebe

Occasional6 obs.

Vulpes vulpes

fox, red fox

Occasional5 obs.

Iva frutescens

marsh-elder

Occasional5 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Rare5 obs.

Calidris alba

sanderling

Rare5 obs.

Armases cinereum

squareback marsh crab

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+56%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Mississippi

Importance: 0.68

100 species

0% vs. current

Vicksburg

Importance: 0.59

58 species

+72% vs. current

Tupelo

Importance: 0.58

38 species

+163% vs. current

Hattiesburg

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Pascagoula

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Southaven

Importance: 0.47

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Natchez

Importance: 0.46

83 species

+20% vs. current

Meridian

Importance: 0.46

27 species

+270% 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 Mississippi.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+56%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Mississippi

Importance: 0.68

100 species

0% vs. current

Vicksburg

Importance: 0.59

58 species

+72% vs. current

Tupelo

Importance: 0.58

38 species

+163% vs. current

Hattiesburg

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Pascagoula

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Southaven

Importance: 0.47

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Natchez

Importance: 0.46

83 species

+20% vs. current

Meridian

Importance: 0.46

27 species

+270% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 169 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 169 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Mississippi

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common18 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Very Common15 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Very Common12 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common11 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Very Common10 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Common8 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Common8 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Common7 obs.

Bidens alba

Common7 obs.

Solidago mexicana

Common6 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

yaupon

Common6 obs.

Sesbania drummondii

poison-bean

Occasional6 obs.

Arenaria interpres

ruddy turnstone

Occasional6 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Occasional6 obs.

Podiceps auritus

horned grebe

Occasional6 obs.

Vulpes vulpes

fox, red fox

Occasional5 obs.

Iva frutescens

marsh-elder

Occasional5 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Rare5 obs.

Calidris alba

sanderling

Rare5 obs.

Armases cinereum

squareback marsh crab

Rare4 obs.

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