Lee County

Ecosystem Overview

The Lee County ecosystem supports 90 documented wildlife species across 83 taxonomic genera. Located in Lee County, Mississippi, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Tupelo, Lee County hosts 137% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Lee 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 Common19 species

Common27 species

Occasional27 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Tupelo

+137% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 90 total documented species.

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Very Common4 obs.

Silphium terebinthinaceum

dock-rosinweed

Very Common4 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Very Common3 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common3 obs.

Dalea purpurea

purple prairie-clover

Very Common3 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common3 obs.

Desmanthus illinoensis

prickleweed

Common3 obs.

Fragaria virginiana

Thickleaved Wild Strawberry

Common3 obs.

Sabatia angularis

common rose-pink

Common3 obs.

Ratibida pinnata

Gray-Head Prairie-Coneflower

Common2 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Common2 obs.

Ipomoea pandurata

wild sweet-potato-vine

Occasional2 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Occasional2 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Occasional2 obs.

Ruellia humilis

wild petunia

Occasional2 obs.

Lobelia spicata

Spiked Lobelia

Occasional2 obs.

Pyrus calleryana

Callery Pear

Occasional2 obs.

Parmotrema reticulatum

Rare2 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Rare2 obs.

Tetracha virginica

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+137%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Lee County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Tupelo

Importance: 0.58

38 species

+137% 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 Lee County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+137%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Lee County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Tupelo

Importance: 0.58

38 species

+137% 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 Common19 species

Common27 species

Occasional27 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Tupelo

+137% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 90 total documented species.

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Very Common4 obs.

Silphium terebinthinaceum

dock-rosinweed

Very Common4 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Very Common3 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common3 obs.

Dalea purpurea

purple prairie-clover

Very Common3 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common3 obs.

Desmanthus illinoensis

prickleweed

Common3 obs.

Fragaria virginiana

Thickleaved Wild Strawberry

Common3 obs.

Sabatia angularis

common rose-pink

Common3 obs.

Ratibida pinnata

Gray-Head Prairie-Coneflower

Common2 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Common2 obs.

Ipomoea pandurata

wild sweet-potato-vine

Occasional2 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Occasional2 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Occasional2 obs.

Ruellia humilis

wild petunia

Occasional2 obs.

Lobelia spicata

Spiked Lobelia

Occasional2 obs.

Pyrus calleryana

Callery Pear

Occasional2 obs.

Parmotrema reticulatum

Rare2 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Rare2 obs.

Tetracha virginica

Rare1 obs.

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