Lafayette County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Lafayette County ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in Lafayette 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. While Abbeville nearby has 4% more documented species, Lafayette County offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #73 for species diversity among 100 Lafayette County County natural areas, placing it in the 27th 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

#73

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#73 of 100 locations

27th percentile for diversity

vs. Abbeville

-4% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Taxodium distichum

Bald Cypress

Very Common18.12 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Very Common15.82 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common13 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common9 obs.

Gentiana villosa

Very Common8 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Common8 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Common7.25 obs.

Asclepias variegata

White Milkweed

Common7 obs.

Mikania scandens

Louse-Plaster

Common7 obs.

Neottia bifolia

Southern Twayblade

Common7 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Common7 obs.

Hypericum hypericoides

St. Andrew'S Cross

Occasional7 obs.

Plethodon mississippi

Mississippi Slimy Salamander

Occasional7 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Occasional6 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Occasional6 obs.

Eurycea guttolineata

Three-Lined Salamander

Occasional6 obs.

Ischnura hastata

Citrine Forktail

Occasional5 obs.

Phegopteris hexagonoptera

Broad Beech Fern

Rare5 obs.

Euonymus americanus

Bursting-Heart

Rare5 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Chinese Honeysuckle

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+13%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lafayette County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Oxford

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-4% vs. current

Abbeville

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-4% vs. current

Taylor

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-1% vs. current

Oxford

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Taxodium distichum

Bald Cypress

Very Common18.12 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Very Common15.82 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common13 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common9 obs.

Gentiana villosa

Very Common8 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Common8 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Common7.25 obs.

Asclepias variegata

White Milkweed

Common7 obs.

Mikania scandens

Louse-Plaster

Common7 obs.

Neottia bifolia

Southern Twayblade

Common7 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Common7 obs.

Hypericum hypericoides

St. Andrew'S Cross

Occasional7 obs.

Plethodon mississippi

Mississippi Slimy Salamander

Occasional7 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Occasional6 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Occasional6 obs.

Eurycea guttolineata

Three-Lined Salamander

Occasional6 obs.

Ischnura hastata

Citrine Forktail

Occasional5 obs.

Phegopteris hexagonoptera

Broad Beech Fern

Rare5 obs.

Euonymus americanus

Bursting-Heart

Rare5 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Chinese Honeysuckle

Rare5 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

#73

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#73 of 100 locations

27th percentile for diversity

vs. Abbeville

-4% species diversity

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+13%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lafayette County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Oxford

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-4% vs. current

Abbeville

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-4% vs. current

Taylor

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-1% vs. current

Oxford

43 species

+79% vs. current

Puskus Lake Recreation Area

Importance: 0.60

78 species

-1% vs. current

North Cypress Lake Recreation Area

Importance: 0.60

73 species

+5% vs. current

University-oxford Airport

Importance: 0.60

55 species

+40% vs. current

The Ole Miss Golf Course

in Oxford

Importance: 0.60

54 species

+43% 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.