Mississippi County

Ecosystem Overview

The Mississippi County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Mississippi County, Arkansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Blytheville, Mississippi County hosts 1567% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Mississippi County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Blytheville

+1567% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Eris militaris

Very Common6 obs.

Nelumbo lutea

American lotus

Very Common5 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common5 obs.

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Very Common3 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common3 obs.

Ranunculus sardous

hairy buttercup

Common3 obs.

Quercus lyrata

overcup oak

Common3 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Common3 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Common3 obs.

Xenox tigrinus

Tiger Bee Fly

Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional2 obs.

Disonycha pensylvanica

Occasional2 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Occasional2 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Occasional2 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Occasional2 obs.

Hymenia perspectalis

Occasional2 obs.

Oecanthus niveus

narrow-winged tree cricket

Rare2 obs.

Schistocerca obscura

Obscure Bird Grasshopper

Rare2 obs.

Megalodacne heros

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Mississippi County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Blytheville

Importance: 0.44

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Leachville

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Osceola

Importance: 0.31

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Manila

Importance: 0.28

5 species

+1900% 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 Mississippi County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Mississippi County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Blytheville

Importance: 0.44

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Leachville

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Osceola

Importance: 0.31

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Manila

Importance: 0.28

5 species

+1900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Blytheville

+1567% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Eris militaris

Very Common6 obs.

Nelumbo lutea

American lotus

Very Common5 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common5 obs.

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Very Common3 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common3 obs.

Ranunculus sardous

hairy buttercup

Common3 obs.

Quercus lyrata

overcup oak

Common3 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Common3 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Common3 obs.

Xenox tigrinus

Tiger Bee Fly

Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional2 obs.

Disonycha pensylvanica

Occasional2 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Occasional2 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Occasional2 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Occasional2 obs.

Hymenia perspectalis

Occasional2 obs.

Oecanthus niveus

narrow-winged tree cricket

Rare2 obs.

Schistocerca obscura

Obscure Bird Grasshopper

Rare2 obs.

Megalodacne heros

Rare2 obs.

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