Oak Grove Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Oak Grove ecosystem supports 26 documented wildlife species across 25 taxonomic genera. Located in Lamar County, Mississippi, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lamar County nearby has 64% more documented species, Oak Grove offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #58 for species diversity among 100 Lamar County County natural areas, placing it in the 42th 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

#58

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#58 of 100 locations

42th percentile for diversity

vs. Lamar County

-64% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Very Common0.94 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common0.88 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Very Common0.55 obs.

Saururus cernuus

Lizard'S Tail

Very Common0.55 obs.

Chionanthus virginicus

Fringetree

Very Common0.4 obs.

Hypericum hypericoides

St. Andrew'S Cross

Common0.37 obs.

Pleopeltis michauxiana

Common0.37 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Common0.28 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Common0.21 obs.

Passiflora lutea

Yellow Passionflower

Common0.18 obs.

Vitis aestivalis

Bunch Grape

Common0.17 obs.

Lupinus villosus

Occasional0.17 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Occasional0.17 obs.

Triodanis perfoliata

Clasping Bellwort

Occasional0.14 obs.

Smilax laurifolia

Bamboovine

Occasional0.1 obs.

Lilium catesbaei

Catesby'S Lily

Occasional0.1 obs.

Alnus serrulata

Tag Alder

Occasional0.1 obs.

Persea palustris

Swampbay

Rare0.09 obs.

Stokesia laevis

Stokes'-Aster

Rare0.07 obs.

Eumorpha fasciatus

Banded Sphinx

Rare0.06 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-35%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lamar County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Lamar County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-64% vs. current

Lumberton

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-67% vs. current

Purvis

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+117% vs. current

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Very Common0.94 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common0.88 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Very Common0.55 obs.

Saururus cernuus

Lizard'S Tail

Very Common0.55 obs.

Chionanthus virginicus

Fringetree

Very Common0.4 obs.

Hypericum hypericoides

St. Andrew'S Cross

Common0.37 obs.

Pleopeltis michauxiana

Common0.37 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Common0.28 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Common0.21 obs.

Passiflora lutea

Yellow Passionflower

Common0.18 obs.

Vitis aestivalis

Bunch Grape

Common0.17 obs.

Lupinus villosus

Occasional0.17 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Occasional0.17 obs.

Triodanis perfoliata

Clasping Bellwort

Occasional0.14 obs.

Smilax laurifolia

Bamboovine

Occasional0.1 obs.

Lilium catesbaei

Catesby'S Lily

Occasional0.1 obs.

Alnus serrulata

Tag Alder

Occasional0.1 obs.

Persea palustris

Swampbay

Rare0.09 obs.

Stokesia laevis

Stokes'-Aster

Rare0.07 obs.

Eumorpha fasciatus

Banded Sphinx

Rare0.06 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-35%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lamar County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Lamar County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-64% vs. current

Lumberton

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-67% vs. current

Purvis

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+117% vs. current

Sumrall

6 species

+333% vs. current

Canebrake Country Club

in Hattiesburg

Importance: 0.60

36 species

-28% vs. current

Purvis

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+767% vs. current

Optimist Park

in Hattiesburg

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-67% vs. current

Thomley's Christmas Tree Farm & Gift Shop

in Hattiesburg

Importance: 0.50

27 species

-4% 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.

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#58

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#58 of 100 locations

42th percentile for diversity

vs. Lamar County

-64% species diversity