Friars Point

Ecosystem Overview

The Friars Point ecosystem supports 31 documented wildlife species across 30 taxonomic genera. Located in Coahoma County, Mississippi, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Coahoma County nearby has 58% more documented species, Friars Point offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 64 Coahoma County County natural areas, placing it in the 91th 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 64 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 64 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Coahoma County

-58% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 31 total documented species.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Very Common0.28 obs.

Taxodium distichum

Bald Cypress

Very Common0.19 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common0.19 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

Asian Clam

Very Common0.12 obs.

Schizophyllum commune

Splitgill

Very Common0.1 obs.

Phyla lanceolata

Marsh Frogfruit

Common0.07 obs.

Potamilus fragilis

Fragile Papershell

Common0.05 obs.

Mollugo verticillata

Carpetweed

Common0.05 obs.

Salix interior

Sandbar Willow

Common0.05 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

Fall Boneset

Common0.05 obs.

Salix nigra

Goodding

Common0.05 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird

Occasional0.05 obs.

Cicindela repanda

Bronzed Tiger Beetle

Occasional0.05 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Occasional0.03 obs.

Calocera cornea

Small Stagshorn

Occasional0.03 obs.

Procyon lotor

Mapache

Occasional0.03 obs.

Solanum emulans

Eastern Nightshade

Occasional0.03 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree Swallow

Rare0.02 obs.

Dreissena polymorpha

Zebra Mussel

Rare0.02 obs.

Chenopodium album

Fat Hen

Rare0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Coahoma County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Coahoma County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-58% vs. current

Clarksdale

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-60% vs. current

Lyon

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+244% vs. current

Coahoma

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+933% vs. current

Jonestown

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+3000% vs. current

Clarksdale

Importance: 0.60

10 species

+210% vs. current

McKee Farm

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+933% vs. current

Fletcher Field

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+3000% vs. current

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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 Coahoma County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Coahoma County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Coahoma County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-58% vs. current

Clarksdale

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-60% vs. current

Lyon

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+244% vs. current

Coahoma

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+933% vs. current

Jonestown

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+3000% vs. current

Clarksdale

Importance: 0.60

10 species

+210% vs. current

McKee Farm

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+933% vs. current

Fletcher Field

Importance: 0.60

Zebra Mussel

Rare0.02 obs.

Chenopodium album

Fat Hen

Rare0.02 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

Regional Rank

Out of 64 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 64 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Coahoma County

-58% species diversity