George County

Ecosystem Overview

The George County ecosystem supports 70 documented wildlife species across 64 taxonomic genera. Located in George County, Mississippi, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby E.W. Smith Lake, George County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 George County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. E.W. Smith Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 70 total documented species.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common3 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Very Common3 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common3 obs.

Potamilus purpuratus

bleufer

Very Common2 obs.

Ceratiola ericoides

sandhill-rosemary

Very Common2 obs.

Lampsilis teres

yellow sandshell

Common2 obs.

Elliptio crassidens

elephantear

Common2 obs.

Amblema plicata

threeridge

Common2 obs.

Porphyrio martinica

Purple Gallinule

Common2 obs.

Elanoides forficatus

Swallow-tailed Kite

Common2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common2 obs.

Cladonia evansii

Occasional2 obs.

Argia fumipennis

Variable Dancer

Occasional2 obs.

Quadrula quadrula

mapleleaf mussel

Occasional2 obs.

Lampsilis straminea

rough fatmucket

Occasional2 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Occasional2 obs.

Lampsilis ornata

Southern pocketbook

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Linepithema humile

Argentine ant

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1300%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in George County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Lucedale

Importance: 0.34

5 species

+1300% 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 George County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1300%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in George County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Lucedale

Importance: 0.34

5 species

+1300% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. E.W. Smith Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 70 total documented species.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common3 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Very Common3 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common3 obs.

Potamilus purpuratus

bleufer

Very Common2 obs.

Ceratiola ericoides

sandhill-rosemary

Very Common2 obs.

Lampsilis teres

yellow sandshell

Common2 obs.

Elliptio crassidens

elephantear

Common2 obs.

Amblema plicata

threeridge

Common2 obs.

Porphyrio martinica

Purple Gallinule

Common2 obs.

Elanoides forficatus

Swallow-tailed Kite

Common2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common2 obs.

Cladonia evansii

Occasional2 obs.

Argia fumipennis

Variable Dancer

Occasional2 obs.

Quadrula quadrula

mapleleaf mussel

Occasional2 obs.

Lampsilis straminea

rough fatmucket

Occasional2 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Occasional2 obs.

Lampsilis ornata

Southern pocketbook

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Linepithema humile

Argentine ant

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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