Lafayette County

Ecosystem Overview

The Lafayette County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Lafayette 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 Oxford, Lafayette County hosts 194% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 27 Lafayette County County natural areas, placing it in the 96th 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 27 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 27 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Oxford

+194% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Very Common9 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common9 obs.

Neottia bifolia

southern twayblade

Very Common7 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Very Common7 obs.

Plethodon mississippi

Mississippi Slimy Salamander

Very Common7 obs.

Taxodium distichum

bald-cypress

Common7 obs.

Eurycea guttolineata

Three-lined Salamander

Common6 obs.

Asclepias variegata

red-ring milkweed

Common6 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Wild Bergamot

Common6 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

blue mistflower

Common5 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Common5 obs.

Spiranthes vernalis

Spring Ladies'-Tresses

Occasional5 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Occasional5 obs.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Occasional5 obs.

Ischnura hastata

Citrine Forktail

Occasional5 obs.

Hypericum hypericoides

St. Andrew's-cross

Occasional5 obs.

Euonymus americanus

bursting-heart

Occasional5 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Rare5 obs.

Trillium recurvatum

Prairie Trillium

Rare5 obs.

Phegopteris hexagonoptera

Southern Beech Fern

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lafayette County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Oxford

Importance: 0.45

34 species

+194% vs. current

140

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% 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 Lafayette County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lafayette County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Oxford

Importance: 0.45

34 species

+194% vs. current

140

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% 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 27 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 27 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Oxford

+194% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Very Common9 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common9 obs.

Neottia bifolia

southern twayblade

Very Common7 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Very Common7 obs.

Plethodon mississippi

Mississippi Slimy Salamander

Very Common7 obs.

Taxodium distichum

bald-cypress

Common7 obs.

Eurycea guttolineata

Three-lined Salamander

Common6 obs.

Asclepias variegata

red-ring milkweed

Common6 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Wild Bergamot

Common6 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

blue mistflower

Common5 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Common5 obs.

Spiranthes vernalis

Spring Ladies'-Tresses

Occasional5 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Occasional5 obs.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Occasional5 obs.

Ischnura hastata

Citrine Forktail

Occasional5 obs.

Hypericum hypericoides

St. Andrew's-cross

Occasional5 obs.

Euonymus americanus

bursting-heart

Occasional5 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Rare5 obs.

Trillium recurvatum

Prairie Trillium

Rare5 obs.

Phegopteris hexagonoptera

Southern Beech Fern

Rare5 obs.

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