Pontotoc County

Ecosystem Overview

The Pontotoc County ecosystem supports 56 documented wildlife species across 55 taxonomic genera. Located in Pontotoc County, Mississippi, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Old Natchez Trace Lake, Pontotoc County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Pontotoc 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 Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Old Natchez Trace Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 56 total documented species.

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Very Common2 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Very Common2 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Very Common2 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Very Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common1 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Common1 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Araneus marmoreus

Marbled Orbweaver

Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common1 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Occasional1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional1 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Occasional1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Occasional1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional1 obs.

Efferia aestuans

Occasional1 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Rare1 obs.

Caryomyia tuberidolium

Rare1 obs.

Neoclytus scutellaris

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1300%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Pontotoc County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Pontotoc

Importance: 0.33

4 species

+1300% 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 Pontotoc County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1300%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Pontotoc County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Pontotoc

Importance: 0.33

4 species

+1300% 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 Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Old Natchez Trace Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 56 total documented species.

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Very Common2 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Very Common2 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Very Common2 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Very Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common1 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Common1 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Araneus marmoreus

Marbled Orbweaver

Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common1 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Occasional1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional1 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Occasional1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Occasional1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional1 obs.

Efferia aestuans

Occasional1 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Rare1 obs.

Caryomyia tuberidolium

Rare1 obs.

Neoclytus scutellaris

Rare1 obs.

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