Big Sunflower River Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Big Sunflower River ecosystem supports 20 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in Sharkey County, Mississippi, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Sharkey County nearby has 74% more documented species, Big Sunflower River offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 30 Sharkey County County natural areas, placing it in the 90th 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 Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 30 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Sharkey County

-74% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

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

Hibiscus laevis

Sweating-Weed

Very Common0.87 obs.

Forestiera acuminata

Swamp-Privet

Very Common0.72 obs.

Quercus lyrata

Overcup Oak

Very Common0.34 obs.

Ulmus crassifolia

Red Elm

Very Common0.33 obs.

Asclepias perennis

White Milkweed

Very Common0.32 obs.

Coluber constrictor

Racer

Common0.23 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

Ghost Pipe

Common0.19 obs.

Ricciocarpos natans

Fringed Heartwort

Common0.19 obs.

Bidens discoidea

Small Beggarticks

Common0.15 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Common0.14 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Common0.14 obs.

Heteranthera limosa

Blue Mud-Plantain

Occasional0.13 obs.

Spermacoce glabra

Buttonweed

Occasional0.11 obs.

Carex typhina

Cattail Sedge

Occasional0.11 obs.

Vitis palmata

Catbird Grape

Occasional0.11 obs.

Lackeya multiflora

Boykin'S Clusterpea

Occasional0.1 obs.

Xanthium strumarium

Burweed

Occasional0.1 obs.

Crataegus viridis

Southern Thorn

Rare0.09 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Rare0.09 obs.

Vitis riparia

Frost Grape

Rare0.08 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+5%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Sharkey County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Sharkey County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-74% vs. current

Delta National Forest

Importance: 0.70

55 species

-64% vs. current

Rolling Fork

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1900% vs. current

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Most Common Species

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

Hibiscus laevis

Sweating-Weed

Very Common0.87 obs.

Forestiera acuminata

Swamp-Privet

Very Common0.72 obs.

Quercus lyrata

Overcup Oak

Very Common0.34 obs.

Ulmus crassifolia

Red Elm

Very Common0.33 obs.

Asclepias perennis

White Milkweed

Very Common0.32 obs.

Coluber constrictor

Racer

Common0.23 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

Ghost Pipe

Common0.19 obs.

Ricciocarpos natans

Fringed Heartwort

Common0.19 obs.

Bidens discoidea

Small Beggarticks

Common0.15 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Common0.14 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Common0.14 obs.

Heteranthera limosa

Blue Mud-Plantain

Occasional0.13 obs.

Spermacoce glabra

Buttonweed

Occasional0.11 obs.

Carex typhina

Cattail Sedge

Occasional0.11 obs.

Vitis palmata

Catbird Grape

Occasional0.11 obs.

Lackeya multiflora

Boykin'S Clusterpea

Occasional0.1 obs.

Xanthium strumarium

Burweed

Occasional0.1 obs.

Crataegus viridis

Southern Thorn

Rare0.09 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Rare0.09 obs.

Vitis riparia

Frost Grape

Rare0.08 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+5%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Sharkey County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Sharkey County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-74% vs. current

Delta National Forest

Importance: 0.70

55 species

-64% vs. current

Rolling Fork

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1900% vs. current

13 species

+54% vs. current

Spanish Fort

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+900% vs. current

Egremont

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+1900% vs. current

Rolling Fork

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+1900% vs. current

Riverside Junction

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+1900% 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.

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 Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 30 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Sharkey County

-74% species diversity