Delta National Forest

Ecosystem Overview

The Delta National Forest ecosystem supports 55 documented wildlife species across 53 taxonomic genera. Located in Sharkey County, Mississippi, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Sharkey County nearby has 29% more documented species, Delta National Forest offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 30 Sharkey County County natural areas, placing it in the 93th 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 30 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common16 species

Occasional17 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 30 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Sharkey County

-29% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 55 total documented species.

Coluber constrictor

Racer

Very Common1.55 obs.

Spermacoce glabra

Buttonweed

Very Common1 obs.

Asclepias perennis

White Milkweed

Very Common1 obs.

Xanthium strumarium

Burweed

Very Common1 obs.

Quercus lyrata

Overcup Oak

Very Common1 obs.

Vitis riparia

Frost Grape

Common1 obs.

Forestiera acuminata

Swamp-Privet

Common1 obs.

Lackeya multiflora

Boykin'S Clusterpea

Common1 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Common1 obs.

Vitis palmata

Catbird Grape

Common1 obs.

Crataegus viridis

Southern Thorn

Common1 obs.

Carex typhina

Cattail Sedge

Occasional1 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Occasional1 obs.

Ricciocarpos natans

Fringed Heartwort

Occasional1 obs.

Penthorum sedoides

Ditch Stonecrop

Occasional1 obs.

Ulmus crassifolia

Red Elm

Occasional1 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Occasional1 obs.

Bidens discoidea

Small Beggarticks

Rare1 obs.

Heteranthera limosa

Blue Mud-Plantain

Rare1 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

Ghost Pipe

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+267%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Sharkey County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Sharkey County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-29% vs. current

Rolling Fork

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+5400% vs. current

Little Sunflower

Importance: 0.50

13 species

+323% vs. current

Spanish Fort

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+2650% vs. current

Egremont

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+5400% vs. current

Rolling Fork

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+5400% vs. current

Riverside Junction

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+5400% vs. current

Big Sunflower River

Importance: 0.40

20 species

+175% 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 Sharkey County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+267%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Sharkey County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Sharkey County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-29% vs. current

Rolling Fork

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+5400% vs. current

Little Sunflower

Importance: 0.50

13 species

+323% vs. current

Spanish Fort

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+2650% vs. current

Egremont

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+5400% vs. current

Rolling Fork

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+5400% vs. current

Riverside Junction

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+5400% vs. current

Big Sunflower River

Importance: 0.40

20 species

+175% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 55 total documented species.

Coluber constrictor

Racer

Very Common1.55 obs.

Spermacoce glabra

Buttonweed

Very Common1 obs.

Asclepias perennis

White Milkweed

Very Common1 obs.

Xanthium strumarium

Burweed

Very Common1 obs.

Quercus lyrata

Overcup Oak

Very Common1 obs.

Vitis riparia

Frost Grape

Common1 obs.

Forestiera acuminata

Swamp-Privet

Common1 obs.

Lackeya multiflora

Boykin'S Clusterpea

Common1 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Common1 obs.

Vitis palmata

Catbird Grape

Common1 obs.

Crataegus viridis

Southern Thorn

Common1 obs.

Carex typhina

Cattail Sedge

Occasional1 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Occasional1 obs.

Ricciocarpos natans

Fringed Heartwort

Occasional1 obs.

Penthorum sedoides

Ditch Stonecrop

Occasional1 obs.

Ulmus crassifolia

Red Elm

Occasional1 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Occasional1 obs.

Bidens discoidea

Small Beggarticks

Rare1 obs.

Heteranthera limosa

Blue Mud-Plantain

Rare1 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

Ghost Pipe

Rare1 obs.

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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 30 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common16 species

Occasional17 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 30 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Sharkey County

-29% species diversity