Moss Point

Ecosystem Overview

The Moss Point ecosystem supports 96 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Jackson 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. While Pascagoula nearby has 4% more documented species, Moss Point offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 4 Jackson County County natural areas, placing it in the 25th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 4 locations

25th percentile for diversity

vs. Pascagoula

-4% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common3 obs.

Callinectes sapidus

blue swimming crab

Very Common3 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common2 obs.

Oxalis debilis

Pink woodsorrel

Very Common2 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Common2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common2 obs.

Bubo virginianus

Great Horned Owl

Common2 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Common2 obs.

Narcissus papyraceus

Paperwhite narcissus

Common2 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Common2 obs.

Sonchus asper

Rough Sowthistle

Occasional2 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Occasional2 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Occasional2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional2 obs.

Osmunda spectabilis

American Royal Fern

Occasional2 obs.

Agkistrodon piscivorus

Cottonmouth

Occasional2 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Rare2 obs.

Magnolia grandiflora

Evergreen Magnolia

Rare2 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Jackson County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Pascagoula

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-4% vs. current

Jackson County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-4% vs. current

Gautier

Importance: 0.38

83 species

+16% 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 Jackson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Jackson County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Pascagoula

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-4% vs. current

Jackson County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-4% vs. current

Gautier

Importance: 0.38

83 species

+16% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 4 locations

25th percentile for diversity

vs. Pascagoula

-4% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common3 obs.

Callinectes sapidus

blue swimming crab

Very Common3 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common2 obs.

Oxalis debilis

Pink woodsorrel

Very Common2 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Common2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common2 obs.

Bubo virginianus

Great Horned Owl

Common2 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Common2 obs.

Narcissus papyraceus

Paperwhite narcissus

Common2 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Common2 obs.

Sonchus asper

Rough Sowthistle

Occasional2 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Occasional2 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Occasional2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional2 obs.

Osmunda spectabilis

American Royal Fern

Occasional2 obs.

Agkistrodon piscivorus

Cottonmouth

Occasional2 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Rare2 obs.

Magnolia grandiflora

Evergreen Magnolia

Rare2 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Rare2 obs.

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