Choctaw County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Choctaw County ecosystem supports 57 documented wildlife species across 49 taxonomic genera. Located in Choctaw County, Mississippi, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Choctaw Lake, Choctaw County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 Choctaw County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Choctaw Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 57 total documented species.

Hydrangea quercifolia

oak-leaf hydrangea

Very Common3 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Very Common3 obs.

Acalypha gracilens

Slender Three-Seeded Mercury

Very Common2 obs.

Smilax rotundifolia

Common Catbriar

Very Common2 obs.

Arnoglossum atriplicifolium

pale Indian-plantain

Very Common2 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Common2 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Common2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common1 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Common1 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

yellow-bellied sapsucker

Common1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common1 obs.

Quercus marilandica

blackjack oak

Occasional1 obs.

Dolomedes tenebrosus

Occasional1 obs.

Phegopteris hexagonoptera

Southern Beech Fern

Occasional1 obs.

Carpinus caroliniana

Blue Beech

Occasional1 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

false garlic

Occasional1 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Rare1 obs.

Dolomedes albineus

Rare1 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Rare1 obs.

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No comparable locations found in this region.

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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Choctaw Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 57 total documented species.

Hydrangea quercifolia

oak-leaf hydrangea

Very Common3 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Very Common3 obs.

Acalypha gracilens

Slender Three-Seeded Mercury

Very Common2 obs.

Smilax rotundifolia

Common Catbriar

Very Common2 obs.

Arnoglossum atriplicifolium

pale Indian-plantain

Very Common2 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Common2 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Common2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common1 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Common1 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

yellow-bellied sapsucker

Common1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common1 obs.

Quercus marilandica

blackjack oak

Occasional1 obs.

Dolomedes tenebrosus

Occasional1 obs.

Phegopteris hexagonoptera

Southern Beech Fern

Occasional1 obs.

Carpinus caroliniana

Blue Beech

Occasional1 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

false garlic

Occasional1 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Rare1 obs.

Dolomedes albineus

Rare1 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Rare1 obs.

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