Lauderdale County

Ecosystem Overview

The Lauderdale County ecosystem supports 50 documented wildlife species across 46 taxonomic genera. Located in Lauderdale County, Mississippi, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Meridian, Lauderdale County hosts 85% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Lauderdale 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 Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Meridian

+85% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Very Common4 obs.

Solidago altissima

Late Goldenrod

Very Common2 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Very Common2 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Very Common2 obs.

Packera glabella

cress-leaf groundsel

Very Common2 obs.

Datana major

Azalea Caterpillar

Common1 obs.

Taxodiomyia cupressiananassa

Common1 obs.

Polistes exclamans

Common1 obs.

Plecia nearctica

Common1 obs.

Oxydendrum arboreum

sourwood

Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Taxodiomyia cupressi

Occasional1 obs.

Paspalum urvillei

Vasey's grass

Occasional1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional1 obs.

Briza minor

Little quakinggrass

Occasional1 obs.

Sitta pusilla

Brown-headed Nuthatch

Occasional1 obs.

Orthemis ferruginea

Roseate Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Rare1 obs.

Eremnophila aureonotata

Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp

Rare1 obs.

Phanaeus vindex

Rainbow Scarab

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+85%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Lauderdale County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Meridian

Importance: 0.46

27 species

+85% 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 Lauderdale County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+85%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Lauderdale County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Meridian

Importance: 0.46

27 species

+85% 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 Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Meridian

+85% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Very Common4 obs.

Solidago altissima

Late Goldenrod

Very Common2 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Very Common2 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Very Common2 obs.

Packera glabella

cress-leaf groundsel

Very Common2 obs.

Datana major

Azalea Caterpillar

Common1 obs.

Taxodiomyia cupressiananassa

Common1 obs.

Polistes exclamans

Common1 obs.

Plecia nearctica

Common1 obs.

Oxydendrum arboreum

sourwood

Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Taxodiomyia cupressi

Occasional1 obs.

Paspalum urvillei

Vasey's grass

Occasional1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional1 obs.

Briza minor

Little quakinggrass

Occasional1 obs.

Sitta pusilla

Brown-headed Nuthatch

Occasional1 obs.

Orthemis ferruginea

Roseate Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Rare1 obs.

Eremnophila aureonotata

Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp

Rare1 obs.

Phanaeus vindex

Rainbow Scarab

Rare1 obs.

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