Stone County

Ecosystem Overview

The Stone County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 73 taxonomic genera. Located in Stone 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 Flint Creek Reservoir, Stone County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Stone 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. Flint Creek Reservoir

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Libellula flavida

Yellow-sided Skimmer

Very Common15 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common15 obs.

Progomphus obscurus

Common Sanddragon

Very Common12 obs.

Libellula auripennis

Very Common11 obs.

Calopteryx dimidiata

Very Common11 obs.

Ischnura kellicotti

Lilypad Forktail

Common10 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Common10 obs.

Argia tibialis

Blue-tipped Dancer

Common10 obs.

Erythrodiplax minuscula

Little Blue Dragonlet

Common10 obs.

Argia fumipennis

Variable Dancer

Common10 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common10 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional8 obs.

Argia bipunctulata

Occasional8 obs.

Ischnura hastata

Citrine Forktail

Occasional7 obs.

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Occasional7 obs.

Drosera capillaris

pink sundew

Occasional7 obs.

Hylogomphus apomyius

Banner Clubtail

Occasional6 obs.

Somatochlora tenebrosa

Clamp-tipped Emerald

Rare6 obs.

Libellula semifasciata

Painted Skimmer

Rare6 obs.

Hagenius brevistylus

Dragonhunter

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Stone County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Wiggins

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+9900% 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 Stone County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Stone County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Wiggins

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+9900% 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. Flint Creek Reservoir

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Libellula flavida

Yellow-sided Skimmer

Very Common15 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common15 obs.

Progomphus obscurus

Common Sanddragon

Very Common12 obs.

Libellula auripennis

Very Common11 obs.

Calopteryx dimidiata

Very Common11 obs.

Ischnura kellicotti

Lilypad Forktail

Common10 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Common10 obs.

Argia tibialis

Blue-tipped Dancer

Common10 obs.

Erythrodiplax minuscula

Little Blue Dragonlet

Common10 obs.

Argia fumipennis

Variable Dancer

Common10 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common10 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional8 obs.

Argia bipunctulata

Occasional8 obs.

Ischnura hastata

Citrine Forktail

Occasional7 obs.

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Occasional7 obs.

Drosera capillaris

pink sundew

Occasional7 obs.

Hylogomphus apomyius

Banner Clubtail

Occasional6 obs.

Somatochlora tenebrosa

Clamp-tipped Emerald

Rare6 obs.

Libellula semifasciata

Painted Skimmer

Rare6 obs.

Hagenius brevistylus

Dragonhunter

Rare6 obs.

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