Purvis

Ecosystem Overview

The Purvis ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Lamar County, Mississippi, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lamar County nearby has 84% more documented species, Purvis offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #64 for species diversity among 100 Lamar County County natural areas, placing it in the 36th 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

#64

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#64 of 100 locations

36th percentile for diversity

vs. Lamar County

-84% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Clerodendrum bungei

Rose Glorybower

Very Common1.39 obs.

Cerastium glomeratum

Clammy Chickweed

Very Common1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.76 obs.

Lygodium japonicum

Japanese Climbing Fern

Very Common0.43 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Very Common0.42 obs.

Passiflora lutea

Yellow Passionflower

Common0.33 obs.

Lupinus villosus

Common0.29 obs.

Centrosema virginianum

Blue Bell

Common0.22 obs.

Cirsium horridulum

Bull Thistle

Common0.11 obs.

Rumex pulcher

Fiddle Dock

Common0.03 obs.

Modiola caroliniana

Carolina Bristlemallow

Common0.03 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Occasional0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-71%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lamar County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Lamar County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-84% vs. current

Lumberton

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-85% vs. current

Sumrall

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+100% vs. current

Canebrake Country Club

in Hattiesburg

Importance: 0.60

36 species

-67% vs. current

Purvis

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+300% vs. current

Optimist Park

in Hattiesburg

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-85% vs. current

Thomley's Christmas Tree Farm & Gift Shop

in Hattiesburg

Importance: 0.50

27 species

-56% vs. current

Oak Grove

Importance: 0.50

26 species

-54% 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 Lamar County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-71%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lamar County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Lamar County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-84% vs. current

Lumberton

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-85% vs. current

Sumrall

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+100% vs. current

Canebrake Country Club

in Hattiesburg

Importance: 0.60

36 species

-67% vs. current

Purvis

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+300% vs. current

Optimist Park

in Hattiesburg

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-85% vs. current

Thomley's Christmas Tree Farm & Gift Shop

in Hattiesburg

Importance: 0.50

27 species

-56% vs. current

Oak Grove

Importance: 0.50

26 species

-54% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Clerodendrum bungei

Rose Glorybower

Very Common1.39 obs.

Cerastium glomeratum

Clammy Chickweed

Very Common1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.76 obs.

Lygodium japonicum

Japanese Climbing Fern

Very Common0.43 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Very Common0.42 obs.

Passiflora lutea

Yellow Passionflower

Common0.33 obs.

Lupinus villosus

Common0.29 obs.

Centrosema virginianum

Blue Bell

Common0.22 obs.

Cirsium horridulum

Bull Thistle

Common0.11 obs.

Rumex pulcher

Fiddle Dock

Common0.03 obs.

Modiola caroliniana

Carolina Bristlemallow

Common0.03 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Occasional0.02 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

#64

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#64 of 100 locations

36th percentile for diversity

vs. Lamar County

-84% species diversity