Chickasaw County

Ecosystem Overview

The Chickasaw County ecosystem supports 70 documented wildlife species across 65 taxonomic genera. Located in Chickasaw 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 Houston, Chickasaw County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Chickasaw 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. Houston

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Silene virginica

fire-pink

Very Common5 obs.

Andersonglossum virginianum

Very Common4 obs.

Hydrangea quercifolia

oak-leaf hydrangea

Very Common4 obs.

Trillium recurvatum

Prairie Trillium

Very Common3 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Very Common3 obs.

Blephilia ciliata

Downy Wood Mint

Common2 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Common2 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Common2 obs.

Silphium terebinthinaceum

dock-rosinweed

Common2 obs.

Pantala flavescens

Globe Wanderer

Common1 obs.

Dromogomphus spoliatus

Flag-tailed Spinyleg

Common1 obs.

Aphylla williamsoni

Two-striped Forceptail

Occasional1 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Rare1 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Rare1 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+3400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Chickasaw County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Okolona

Importance: 0.28

2 species

+3400% 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 Chickasaw County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+3400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Chickasaw County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Okolona

Importance: 0.28

2 species

+3400% 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. Houston

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Silene virginica

fire-pink

Very Common5 obs.

Andersonglossum virginianum

Very Common4 obs.

Hydrangea quercifolia

oak-leaf hydrangea

Very Common4 obs.

Trillium recurvatum

Prairie Trillium

Very Common3 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Very Common3 obs.

Blephilia ciliata

Downy Wood Mint

Common2 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Common2 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Common2 obs.

Silphium terebinthinaceum

dock-rosinweed

Common2 obs.

Pantala flavescens

Globe Wanderer

Common1 obs.

Dromogomphus spoliatus

Flag-tailed Spinyleg

Common1 obs.

Aphylla williamsoni

Two-striped Forceptail

Occasional1 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Rare1 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Rare1 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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