Long Beach

Ecosystem Overview

The Long Beach ecosystem supports 46 documented wildlife species across 42 taxonomic genera. Located in Harrison County, Mississippi, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Gulfport nearby has 54% more documented species, Long Beach offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 3 Harrison County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common14 species

Occasional13 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 3 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Gulfport

-54% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 46 total documented species.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common4 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Very Common3 obs.

Arenaria interpres

ruddy turnstone

Very Common3 obs.

Thalasseus maximus

Royal Tern

Very Common3 obs.

Podiceps auritus

horned grebe

Very Common3 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Common3 obs.

Quercus virginiana

Southern Live Oak

Common2 obs.

Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Merganser

Common2 obs.

Melanitta americana

black scoter

Common2 obs.

Calidris alba

sanderling

Common2 obs.

Hydroprogne caspia

Caspian tern

Common2 obs.

Pluvialis squatarola

grey plover

Occasional2 obs.

Rynchops niger

black skimmer

Occasional2 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Occasional2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Thamnophis saurita

Eastern Ribbon Snake

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Rare1 obs.

Euglandina rosea

rosy wolfsnail

Rare1 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-54%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Harrison County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Gulfport

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-54% vs. current

Harrison County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-54% 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 Harrison County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-54%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Harrison County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Gulfport

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-54% vs. current

Harrison County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-54% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common14 species

Occasional13 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 3 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Gulfport

-54% species diversity

Rare1 obs.

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