Rankin County

Ecosystem Overview

The Rankin County ecosystem supports 96 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Rankin County, Mississippi, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Pearl, Rankin County hosts 1500% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Rankin 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 Common20 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Pearl

+1500% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 96 total documented species.

Icterus spurius

Orchard Oriole

Very Common5 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Very Common4 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common3 obs.

Trifolium resupinatum

Reversed Clover

Very Common2 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common2 obs.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Common2 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Common2 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common2 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese privet

Common2 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Common2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional2 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Occasional2 obs.

Heliotropium indicum

Indian heliotrope

Occasional2 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Occasional1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Polistes metricus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1500%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Rankin County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Pearl

Importance: 0.39

6 species

+1500% 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 Rankin County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1500%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Rankin County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Pearl

Importance: 0.39

6 species

+1500% 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 Common20 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Pearl

+1500% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 96 total documented species.

Icterus spurius

Orchard Oriole

Very Common5 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Very Common4 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common3 obs.

Trifolium resupinatum

Reversed Clover

Very Common2 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common2 obs.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Common2 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Common2 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common2 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese privet

Common2 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Common2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional2 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Occasional2 obs.

Heliotropium indicum

Indian heliotrope

Occasional2 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Occasional1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Polistes metricus

Rare1 obs.

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