Shannon

Ecosystem Overview

The Shannon ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 74 taxonomic genera. Located in Lee County, Mississippi, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Tupelo, Shannon hosts 7% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 100 Lee County County natural areas, placing it in the 97th 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 100 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Tupelo

+7% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Very Common1.21 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Very Common1.11 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common1.03 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.97 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

Fall Boneset

Very Common0.93 obs.

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Papaipema rutila

Mayapple Borer Moth

Common0.92 obs.

Papaipema nebris

Stalk Borer

Common0.92 obs.

Silphium terebinthinaceum

Prairie Dock

Common0.69 obs.

Asclepias viridis

Antelope-Horns

Common0.69 obs.

Arisaema dracontium

Dragonroot

Common0.68 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Common0.68 obs.

Hydrangea quercifolia

Oakleaf Hydrangea

Occasional0.6 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Occasional0.59 obs.

Physostegia angustifolia

Occasional0.59 obs.

Ranunculus muricatus

Spinyfruit Buttercup

Occasional0.58 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Bead Fern

Occasional0.58 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Occasional0.53 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Rare0.53 obs.

Dalea purpurea

Purple Dalea

Rare0.49 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Rare0.46 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lee County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Tupelo

Importance: 0.80

75 species

+7% vs. current

Lee County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

+10% vs. current

Saltillo

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Guntown

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Tupelo

Importance: 0.70

50 species

+60% vs. current

Plantersville

Importance: 0.70

46 species

+74% vs. current

Verona

Importance: 0.70

22 species

+264% vs. current

Tupelo Regional Airport

Importance: 0.60

54 species

+48% 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 Lee County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lee County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Tupelo

Importance: 0.80

75 species

+7% vs. current

Lee County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

+10% vs. current

Saltillo

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Guntown

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Tupelo

Importance: 0.70

50 species

+60% vs. current

Plantersville

Importance: 0.70

46 species

+74% vs. current

Verona

Importance: 0.70

22 species

+264% vs. current

Tupelo Regional Airport

Importance: 0.60

54 species

+48% 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 100 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Tupelo

+7% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Very Common1.21 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Very Common1.11 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common1.03 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.97 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

Fall Boneset

Very Common0.93 obs.

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Papaipema rutila

Mayapple Borer Moth

Common0.92 obs.

Papaipema nebris

Stalk Borer

Common0.92 obs.

Silphium terebinthinaceum

Prairie Dock

Common0.69 obs.

Asclepias viridis

Antelope-Horns

Common0.69 obs.

Arisaema dracontium

Dragonroot

Common0.68 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Common0.68 obs.

Hydrangea quercifolia

Oakleaf Hydrangea

Occasional0.6 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Occasional0.59 obs.

Physostegia angustifolia

Occasional0.59 obs.

Ranunculus muricatus

Spinyfruit Buttercup

Occasional0.58 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Bead Fern

Occasional0.58 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Occasional0.53 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Rare0.53 obs.

Dalea purpurea

Purple Dalea

Rare0.49 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Rare0.46 obs.

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