Tatum

Ecosystem Overview

The Tatum ecosystem supports 58 documented wildlife species across 55 taxonomic genera. Located in Amite County, Mississippi, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Amite County nearby has 21% more documented species, Tatum offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 84 Amite County County natural areas, placing it in the 89th 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 84 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 84 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Amite County

-21% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 58 total documented species.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Very Common0.14 obs.

Centrosema virginianum

Blue Bell

Very Common0.14 obs.

Crataegus marshallii

Parsley-Hawthorn

Very Common0.14 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Very Common0.13 obs.

Helmitheros vermivorum

Worm-Eating Warbler

Very Common0.12 obs.

Colaptes auratus

Common Flicker

Common0.08 obs.

Eurema lisa

Little Yellow

Common0.08 obs.

Bembidion nigrum

Common0.07 obs.

Symphyotrichum lateriflorum

Calico Aster

Common0.07 obs.

Gelsemium sempervirens

Carolina-Jasmine

Common0.07 obs.

Euthamia leptocephala

Common0.07 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

Ebony Spleenwort

Occasional0.07 obs.

Lyssomanes viridis

Occasional0.07 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Occasional0.07 obs.

Anaea andria

Goatweed Leafwing

Occasional0.07 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Occasional0.07 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Occasional0.07 obs.

Pyrenula cruenta

Rare0.07 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Rare0.07 obs.

Neogerris hesione

Rare0.07 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+57%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Amite County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Amite County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-21% vs. current

Gloster

Importance: 0.70

61 species

-5% vs. current

Liberty

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+867% vs. current

Gloster

Importance: 0.50

61 species

-5% vs. current

Georgia Pacific

Importance: 0.50

61 species

-5% vs. current

Capell

Importance: 0.50

15 species

+287% vs. current

Crosby

Importance: 0.50

15 species

+287% vs. current

Eunice

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+1060% 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 Amite County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 58 total documented species.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Very Common0.14 obs.

Centrosema virginianum

Blue Bell

Very Common0.14 obs.

Crataegus marshallii

Parsley-Hawthorn

Very Common0.14 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Very Common0.13 obs.

Helmitheros vermivorum

Worm-Eating Warbler

Very Common0.12 obs.

Colaptes auratus

Common Flicker

Common0.08 obs.

Eurema lisa

Little Yellow

Common0.08 obs.

Bembidion nigrum

Common0.07 obs.

Symphyotrichum lateriflorum

Calico Aster

Common0.07 obs.

Gelsemium sempervirens

Carolina-Jasmine

Common0.07 obs.

Euthamia leptocephala

Common0.07 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

Ebony Spleenwort

Occasional0.07 obs.

Lyssomanes viridis

Occasional0.07 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Occasional0.07 obs.

Anaea andria

Goatweed Leafwing

Occasional0.07 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Occasional0.07 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Occasional0.07 obs.

Pyrenula cruenta

Rare0.07 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Rare0.07 obs.

Neogerris hesione

Rare0.07 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+57%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Amite County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Amite County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-21% vs. current

Gloster

Importance: 0.70

61 species

-5% vs. current

Liberty

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+867% vs. current

Gloster

Importance: 0.50

61 species

-5% vs. current

Georgia Pacific

Importance: 0.50

61 species

-5% vs. current

Capell

Importance: 0.50

15 species

+287% vs. current

Crosby

Importance: 0.50

15 species

+287% vs. current

Eunice

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+1060% 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 84 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 84 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Amite County

-21% species diversity