Forrest County

Ecosystem Overview

The Forrest County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Forrest County, Mississippi, 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 40th Place Lake, Forrest County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Forrest County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. 40th Place Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Magnolia grandiflora

Evergreen Magnolia

Very Common35 obs.

Pinus palustris

longleaf pine

Very Common12 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Very Common11 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Very Common8 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common6 obs.

Quercus virginiana

Southern Live Oak

Common4 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Common4 obs.

Taxodium distichum

bald-cypress

Common4 obs.

Pinus glabra

spruce pine

Common4 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common3 obs.

Pinus taeda

Loblolly pine

Common3 obs.

Arundinaria tecta

Occasional3 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Occasional3 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

yaupon

Occasional3 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Occasional2 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Occasional2 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Occasional2 obs.

Sceloporus undulatus

Spear's Prairie Lizard [speari]

Rare2 obs.

Anaxyrus terrestris

southern toad

Rare2 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Forrest County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Geiger Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Leaf River

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Petal

Importance: 0.29

11 species

+809% 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 Forrest County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Forrest County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Geiger Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Leaf River

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Petal

Importance: 0.29

11 species

+809% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. 40th Place Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Magnolia grandiflora

Evergreen Magnolia

Very Common35 obs.

Pinus palustris

longleaf pine

Very Common12 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Very Common11 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Very Common8 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common6 obs.

Quercus virginiana

Southern Live Oak

Common4 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Common4 obs.

Taxodium distichum

bald-cypress

Common4 obs.

Pinus glabra

spruce pine

Common4 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common3 obs.

Pinus taeda

Loblolly pine

Common3 obs.

Arundinaria tecta

Occasional3 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Occasional3 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

yaupon

Occasional3 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Occasional2 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Occasional2 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Occasional2 obs.

Sceloporus undulatus

Spear's Prairie Lizard [speari]

Rare2 obs.

Anaxyrus terrestris

southern toad

Rare2 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Rare2 obs.

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