Holmes County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Holmes County ecosystem supports 78 documented wildlife species across 74 taxonomic genera. Located in Holmes County, Mississippi, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Lexington, Holmes County hosts 0% more species diversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Lexington

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Cirsium horridulum

Bull Thistle

Very Common2.07 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common1.11 obs.

Trifolium campestre

Hop Clover

Very Common1 obs.

Junco hyemalis

Dark-Eyed Junco

Very Common1 obs.

Dryocampa rubicunda

Rosy Maple Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Rudbeckia amplexicaulis

Clasping-Leaved Coneflower

Common1 obs.

Asclepias viridis

Antelope-Horns

Common1 obs.

Eupatorium capillifolium

Dogfennel

Common1 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Common1 obs.

Salvia lyrata

Cancerweed

Common1 obs.

Plestiodon fasciatus

Five-Lined Skink

Common1 obs.

Corydalus cornutus

Dobsonfly

Occasional1 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Occasional0.85 obs.

Apis mellifera

Honeybee

Occasional0.67 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower

Occasional0.57 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Occasional0.54 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Occasional0.41 obs.

Hypericum mutilum

Dwarf St. Johnswort

Rare0.4 obs.

Vicia villosa

Hairy Vetch

Rare0.33 obs.

Trifolium nigrescens

Small White Clover

Rare0.33 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Lexington

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Cirsium horridulum

Bull Thistle

Very Common2.07 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common1.11 obs.

Trifolium campestre

Hop Clover

Very Common1 obs.

Junco hyemalis

Dark-Eyed Junco

Very Common1 obs.

Dryocampa rubicunda

Rosy Maple Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Rudbeckia amplexicaulis

Clasping-Leaved Coneflower

Common1 obs.

Asclepias viridis

Antelope-Horns

Common1 obs.

Eupatorium capillifolium

Dogfennel

Common1 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Common1 obs.

Salvia lyrata

Cancerweed

Common1 obs.

Plestiodon fasciatus

Five-Lined Skink

Common1 obs.

Corydalus cornutus

Dobsonfly

Occasional1 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Occasional0.85 obs.

Apis mellifera

Honeybee

Occasional0.67 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower

Occasional0.57 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Occasional0.54 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Occasional0.41 obs.

Hypericum mutilum

Dwarf St. Johnswort

Rare0.4 obs.

Vicia villosa

Hairy Vetch

Rare0.33 obs.

Trifolium nigrescens

Small White Clover

Rare0.33 obs.

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