Marshall County

Ecosystem Overview

The Marshall County ecosystem supports 92 documented wildlife species across 84 taxonomic genera. Located in Marshall County, Mississippi, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Holly Springs, Marshall County hosts 2967% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Marshall County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common28 species

Occasional27 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Holly Springs

+2967% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 92 total documented species.

Taxodium distichum

bald-cypress

Very Common9 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Very Common7 obs.

Dolomedes tenebrosus

Very Common3 obs.

Persicaria bicornis

Very Common2 obs.

Mimulus alatus

winged monkeyflower

Very Common2 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Northern Sea Oats

Common2 obs.

Broussonetia papyrifera

Paper mulberry

Common2 obs.

Acer saccharinum

White Maple

Common2 obs.

Hibiscus laevis

scarlet rose-mallow

Common2 obs.

Helenium flexuosum

Southern Sneezeweed

Common2 obs.

Carex grayi

Gray'S Bur Sedge

Common2 obs.

Agkistrodon piscivorus

Cottonmouth

Occasional2 obs.

Penthorum sedoides

Ditch-Stonecrop

Occasional2 obs.

Megachile xylocopoides

Occasional1 obs.

Metcalfa pruinosa

Citrus Flatid Planthopper

Occasional1 obs.

Piezogaster calcarator

Occasional1 obs.

Automeris io

Io Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Spilosoma virginica

Yellow Woolly Bear

Rare1 obs.

Inscudderia taxodii

western cypress katydid

Rare1 obs.

Pectinatella magnifica

Magnificent Bryozoan

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2200%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Marshall County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Holly Springs

Importance: 0.40

3 species

+2967% vs. current

Spring Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2200% 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 Marshall County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2200%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Marshall County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Holly Springs

Importance: 0.40

3 species

+2967% vs. current

Spring Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2200% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common28 species

Occasional27 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Holly Springs

+2967% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 92 total documented species.

Taxodium distichum

bald-cypress

Very Common9 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Very Common7 obs.

Dolomedes tenebrosus

Very Common3 obs.

Persicaria bicornis

Very Common2 obs.

Mimulus alatus

winged monkeyflower

Very Common2 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Northern Sea Oats

Common2 obs.

Broussonetia papyrifera

Paper mulberry

Common2 obs.

Acer saccharinum

White Maple

Common2 obs.

Hibiscus laevis

scarlet rose-mallow

Common2 obs.

Helenium flexuosum

Southern Sneezeweed

Common2 obs.

Carex grayi

Gray'S Bur Sedge

Common2 obs.

Agkistrodon piscivorus

Cottonmouth

Occasional2 obs.

Penthorum sedoides

Ditch-Stonecrop

Occasional2 obs.

Megachile xylocopoides

Occasional1 obs.

Metcalfa pruinosa

Citrus Flatid Planthopper

Occasional1 obs.

Piezogaster calcarator

Occasional1 obs.

Automeris io

Io Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Spilosoma virginica

Yellow Woolly Bear

Rare1 obs.

Inscudderia taxodii

western cypress katydid

Rare1 obs.

Pectinatella magnifica

Magnificent Bryozoan

Rare1 obs.

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