Pearl River County

Ecosystem Overview

The Pearl River County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Pearl River 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 Picayune, Pearl River County hosts 669% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Pearl River County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Picayune

+669% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Very Common15 obs.

Pseudemys concinna

River Cooter

Very Common7 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Very Common6 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Very Common6 obs.

Acris gryllus

Southern Cricket Frog

Very Common5 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common5 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Common5 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Common5 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

false garlic

Common4 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

blue mistflower

Common4 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common4 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional4 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional4 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Occasional4 obs.

Erigeron philadelphicus

common fleabane

Occasional3 obs.

Cirsium horridulum

Bristly Thistle

Occasional3 obs.

Vernicia fordii

Tungoil tree

Occasional3 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Rare3 obs.

Peucetia viridans

lynx spiders

Rare3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+669%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Pearl River County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Picayune

Importance: 0.45

13 species

+669% 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 Pearl River County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+669%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Pearl River County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Picayune

Importance: 0.45

13 species

+669% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Picayune

+669% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Very Common15 obs.

Pseudemys concinna

River Cooter

Very Common7 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Very Common6 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Very Common6 obs.

Acris gryllus

Southern Cricket Frog

Very Common5 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common5 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Common5 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Common5 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

false garlic

Common4 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

blue mistflower

Common4 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common4 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional4 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional4 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Occasional4 obs.

Erigeron philadelphicus

common fleabane

Occasional3 obs.

Cirsium horridulum

Bristly Thistle

Occasional3 obs.

Vernicia fordii

Tungoil tree

Occasional3 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Rare3 obs.

Peucetia viridans

lynx spiders

Rare3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare3 obs.

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