Hattiesburg

Ecosystem Overview

The Hattiesburg ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Mississippi, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #17 for species diversity among 169 Mississippi natural areas, placing it in the 90th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#17

Regional Rank

Out of 169 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#17 of 169 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Mississippi

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Magnolia grandiflora

Evergreen Magnolia

Very Common28 obs.

Pinus palustris

longleaf pine

Very Common12 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Very Common8 obs.

Quercus virginiana

Southern Live Oak

Very Common4 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common4 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common4 obs.

Pinus glabra

spruce pine

Common4 obs.

Taxodium distichum

bald-cypress

Common4 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Common3 obs.

Pinus taeda

Loblolly pine

Common3 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common3 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Occasional2 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese tallow

Occasional2 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Occasional2 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Occasional2 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Occasional2 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred bamboo

Occasional2 obs.

Asphaera lustrans

Rare1 obs.

Tetracha carolina

Rare1 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+56%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Mississippi

Importance: 0.68

100 species

0% vs. current

Vicksburg

Importance: 0.59

58 species

+72% vs. current

Tupelo

Importance: 0.58

38 species

+163% vs. current

Biloxi

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Pascagoula

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Southaven

Importance: 0.47

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Natchez

Importance: 0.46

83 species

+20% vs. current

Meridian

Importance: 0.46

27 species

+270% 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 Mississippi.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+56%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Mississippi

Importance: 0.68

100 species

0% vs. current

Vicksburg

Importance: 0.59

58 species

+72% vs. current

Tupelo

Importance: 0.58

38 species

+163% vs. current

Biloxi

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Pascagoula

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Southaven

Importance: 0.47

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Natchez

Importance: 0.46

83 species

+20% vs. current

Meridian

Importance: 0.46

27 species

+270% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#17

Regional Rank

Out of 169 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#17 of 169 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Mississippi

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Magnolia grandiflora

Evergreen Magnolia

Very Common28 obs.

Pinus palustris

longleaf pine

Very Common12 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Very Common8 obs.

Quercus virginiana

Southern Live Oak

Very Common4 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common4 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common4 obs.

Pinus glabra

spruce pine

Common4 obs.

Taxodium distichum

bald-cypress

Common4 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Common3 obs.

Pinus taeda

Loblolly pine

Common3 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common3 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Occasional2 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese tallow

Occasional2 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Occasional2 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Occasional2 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Occasional2 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred bamboo

Occasional2 obs.

Asphaera lustrans

Rare1 obs.

Tetracha carolina

Rare1 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Rare1 obs.

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